verbalizes

Verbalizes is the third-person singular present tense of the verb verbalize. It means to express something in words, to utter or articulate thoughts, feelings, or information, or to render a nonverbal idea into spoken or written language.

Etymology: from verbal plus the agentive suffix -ize, ultimately linked to Latin verbum, word. The term has been in English since at least the 17th century and is used both in everyday language and in specialized domains.

Usage: in everyday speech, a person verbalizes concerns or plans. In psychology and education, verbalization refers to making implicit thoughts explicit by speaking them aloud—for example, think-aloud protocols ask participants to verbalize their reasoning. Clinicians may prompt patients to verbalize emotions or symptoms to aid assessment.

Variations: American English commonly uses verbalize and verbalizes; British English often uses verbalise and verbalises. The related noun is verbalization (or verbalisation) and the noun form verbal expression. The act might also be described as vocalizing or articulation in certain contexts.

See also: verbal communication; think-aloud protocol; verbal processing; language expression.