strategize

strat·e·gize

 (străt′ə-jīz′)

v. strat·e·gized, strat·e·giz·ing, strat·e·giz·es

v.intr.

To determine strategies; plan: strategizing about how to expand the company.

v.tr.

To plan a strategy for: strategized an advertising campaign.

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strategize

(ˈstrætɪˌdʒaɪz) or

strategise

vb (tr)

to make strategies

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strategize

verb

To form a strategy for:

blueprint, cast, chart, conceive, contrive, design, devise, formulate, frame, lay, plan, project, scheme, work out.

Informal: dope out.

Idiom: lay plans.

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