What does polarize mean?
Definitions for polarize
ˈpoʊ ləˌraɪzpo·lar·ize
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word polarize.
Princeton's WordNet
polarize, polariseverb
cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
"polarize light waves"
polarize, polariseverb
cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
polarize, polariseverb
become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
Wiktionary
polarizeverb
To cause to have a polarization.
polarizeverb
To cause a group to be divided into extremes.
Webster Dictionary
Polarizeverb
to communicate polarity to
Etymology: [Cf. F. polariser.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polarize in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polarize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of polarize in a Sentence
This is not about punishing British Columbians, this is not about hurting Canadians, this is about bringing forward a project in the national interest, we will do it in such a way that doesn't seek to further polarize or raise the temperature in this debate.
Maybe the way to win the debate is to play identity politics, never mind ideas. Maybe what you do is slice and dice the electorate: Demonize. Polarize. Turn out your voters. Hope the rest stay home, and I would just say, 'yes, it's possible we could win that way -- but to what end?'.
We're not going to involve ourselves in the (U.S. presidential) debate. We don't want to polarize, but we do want to have a positive institutional relationship as we've had in the past, the U.S.-Mexico relationship requires more bridges and fewer walls. The isolationist solution is not a solution at all.
They say 'we want to polarize the West and force Muslims in the West to choose between leaving their faith and (joining) us,' we (Muslims) feel like we're out there on our own and we're not getting any help.
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Translations for polarize
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- polaritzarCatalan, Valencian
- polarizovatCzech
- polarisierenGerman
- polarizarSpanish
- โพลาไรซ์Thai
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