Stabilize

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of stabilize

verb to make or become stable, steady, or unchanging

Example Sentences

A1 I need to stabilize the table with a wedge.

A2 She tried to stabilize her breathing before the performance.

B1 The government implemented policies to stabilize the economy.

B2 The medication helped stabilize her blood pressure.

C1 The therapist worked with the patient to stabilize their mental health.

C2 The company introduced new strategies to stabilize their market share.

Examples of stabilize in a Sentence

formal The government implemented policies to stabilize the economy during the recession.

informal I need to stabilize my grades before the end of the semester.

slang I'm trying to stabilize my sleep schedule, but it's tough.

figurative She tried to stabilize her emotions after receiving the bad news.

Grammatical Forms of stabilize

• past tense: stabilized
• plural: stabilizes
• comparative: more stable
• superlative: most stable
• present tense: stabilize
• future tense: will stabilize
• perfect tense: has stabilized
• continuous tense: is stabilizing
• singular: stabilize
• positive degree: stable
• infinitive: to stabilize
• gerund: stabilizing
• participle: stabilizing

Origin and Evolution of stabilize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stabilize' originated from the Latin word 'stabilis', meaning firm or steadfast.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stabilize' has retained its original meaning of making something firm or steady, but it has also come to be used in a wider context to refer to making something more secure or reliable.