Definitions

contextualize

[kuhn-teks-choo-uh-lahyz] / kənˈtɛks tʃu əˌlaɪz /

VERB

put in a specific context

Synonyms

STRONG

inspect investigate parse ponder review scrutinize

WEAK

appraise audit consider delve examine explore inquire research understand winnow

Antonyms

WEAK

isolate

Example Sentences

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His attempt to contextualize his comments in a LinkedIn post Friday backfired.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Typing those words as an American in 2026 is overwhelming, even if the purpose here is simply to temporally contextualize this project.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

He also sought to contextualize it in the context of the broader chip rout that’s gripped markets in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Comparing car prices to income can help contextualize how price changes impact families.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

For years I'd wanted to implement a project to change the way we talk about racial history and contextualize contemporary race issues.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson