Meaning & use
revolutionized
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“revolutionized” is a form of “revolutionize”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
verbtransitive
Changed something completely and fundamentally, usually by introducing a new idea or method.
Grammar: Takes an object: revolutionize an industry.
Patterns
- revolutionize an industry
- revolutionize the way we do something
- revolutionize something
The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate.
New technology revolutionized the manufacturing process.
Her research revolutionized our understanding of the disease.
Word forms
| base form | revolutionize |
|---|---|
| third person singular | revolutionizes |
| past tense | revolutionized |
| past participle | revolutionized |
| -ing form | revolutionizing |
Common combinations
- revolutionize an industry
- The smartphone revolutionized the mobile phone industry.
- revolutionize the way we live
- Electricity revolutionized the way we live and work.
- completely revolutionize
- The discovery completely revolutionized the field of medicine.
- revolutionize communication
- Social media has revolutionized communication among young people.
Synonyms and how they differ
- transform
- Means to change completely, but often in form or appearance; 'revolutionize' emphasizes a dramatic, lasting change in method or idea.
- overhaul
- Means to examine and repair or improve something thoroughly; 'revolutionize' suggests a more radical, innovative change.
- reshape
- Means to change the shape or structure of something; 'revolutionize' is stronger and implies a fundamental change.
Word family
- revolution noun
- A complete change in ideas, methods, or government.
- revolutionary adjective
- Completely new and different, especially in a way that leads to great change.
- revolutionize verb
- To change something completely and fundamentally.
Commonly confused: revolutionized or revolutionized?
revolutionized vs revolutionized
Not to be confused with 'revolved', which means moved in a circle.
Practice
The new vaccine ______ the way we treat the disease.
Choose one answer.
We need a past tense verb to complete the sentence: 'revolutionized' fits. 'Revolved' means moved in a circle, 'revolution' is a noun, and 'revolutionary' is an adjective, so they don't fit grammatically.
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Write a sentence using “revolutionized”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.