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centralize
/ˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/
verb 3
Collocations
2ADJ.
simple
VERB + CENTRALIZE
matter, need, wanted
Definitions
verb
1
To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
2
To move power to a single, central authority
3
To make something focal, the most important
She examines authors Mary Daly and Andrea Dworkin and criticizes the analysis that centralizes all our oppression in sexism.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — make central
- centralise
- concentrate
Antonyms
- decentralize
- deconcentrate
- decentralise
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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She examines authors Mary Daly and Andrea Dworkin and criticizes the analysis that centralizes all our oppression in sexism.
Wiktionary02
Effective public policy is not a simple matter of centralize or decentralize, subsidize or privatize, regulate or deregulate.
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We need to centralize the powers to create a better way of life.
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They wanted to centralize power.
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