Vocabulary #5

televise

to broadcast via television

itemize

to list items individually with details

authorize

to give official permission or approval

alphabetize

to arrange in alphabetical order

symbolize

to represent or stand for something else, often using a symbol

rationalize

to explain or justify a behavior or decision with logical reasoning

enterprise

a project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort OR a business

visualize

to form a mental image of something or to see it in one's mind's eye

familiarize

to learn about or become comfortable with something new

standardize

to make things similar and consistent

penalize

to give a consequence for breaking a rule

harmonize

to bring into harmony or agreement

franchise

a business that has bought the right to sell the products and services of another company (e.g. a McDonald’s location)

economize

to reduce expenses or use resources carefully to save money

sympathize

to express feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's pain or misfortune

emphasize

to show that is something important and deserves special attention

reorganize

to change the structure or arrangement of something to improve efficiency or effectiveness

apologize

to express regret for something done wrong, often seeking forgiveness

monopolize

to take over and control (something or someone) completely OR to control the market for a product or service, limiting competition and consumer choices

compromise

a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute