slenderize
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slen·der·ize
(slĕn′də-rīz′)tr. & intr.v. slen·der·ized, slen·der·iz·ing, slen·der·iz·es
To make or become slender or more slender.
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slenderize
(ˈslɛndəˌraɪz) orslenderise
vb
chiefly US and Canadian to make or become slender
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slen•der•ize
(ˈslɛn dəˌraɪz)v. -ized, -iz•ing. v.t.
1. to make slender or more slender.
2. to cause to appear slender.
v.i. 3. to become slender.
[1920–25]
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slenderize
Past participle: slenderized
Gerund: slenderizing
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Verb | 1. | slenderize - make slender or appear to be slender; "slenderizing skirts" |
2. | ![]() sweat off - lose weight by sweating; "I sweated off 3 pounds in the sauna" change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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