stabilize

[stey-buh-lahyz] / ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪz /

VERB

make or keep in steady state; make resistant to change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance fix maintain preserve secure steady sustain

STRONG

ballast bolt brace buttress counterbalance counterpoise equalize fasten firm freeze ossify poise prop set settle stiffen support uphold

WEAK

firm up stabilitate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy forget hurt ignore neglect

STRONG

drop fall let down let go liquefy loosen melt open release soften unfasten unlock weaken

WEAK

change shake vary wobble

Example Sentences

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There could also be stabilizing forces at play.

From Barron's

These fibers appeared to help stabilize the band as it tightened.

From Science Daily

Smoked salmon is high in protein, rich in fat, filling without being heavy — the kind of food that actually stabilizes you.

From Salon

In that scenario, oil would likely spike briefly and then stabilize as the geopolitical premium fades.

From Barron's