5 letter words ending in ZE

Heres the information you requested on "braze": Braze

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: to join two metal parts together by heating them and then applying a melted metal alloy

Pronunciation (US): /breɪz/

Pronunciation (UK): /breɪz/

Origin and Usage: The word "braze" comes from the Middle English word "brasen," meaning to make of brass. It was first used in the 15th century. "Braze" is commonly used in the metalworking industry to describe the process of joining two metal parts together using a melted metal alloy.

Synonyms: solder, weld, fuse

Related Words: blaze, craze, glaze, graze, phrase

Example Sentences:

• The metalworker will braze the two pieces of metal together to create a strong bond.
• She learned how to braze metal in her metalworking class.
• The braze joint held up well under pressure.

Parts of Speech:

Cloze is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, cloze refers to a type of language exercise where words are removed from a text and replaced with blank spaces. As a verb, cloze means to create or complete a cloze exercise.

Pronunciations:

US: /kloʊz/

UK: /kləʊz/

Origin and Usage:

The term "cloze" was coined by Wilson Taylor in 1953. It is derived from the word "closure," which refers to the readers ability to use context clues to fill in the blanks in a text. Cloze exercises are commonly used in language learning and testing to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Synonyms:

Fill-in-the-blank exercise, gap-fill exercise

Related Words:

Close, clone, clime, clasp, clack

Example Sentences:

As a noun: In the cloze exercise, students were asked to fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

As a verb: The teacher asked the students to cloze the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the missing words.

Heres what I came up with: Winze

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a vertical or inclined underground passage driven from one level to another, often used for ventilation purposes in a mine
• to sink or drive a vertical or inclined passageway, as in mining

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪnz/
• UK: /wɪnz/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The term "winze" originated in the mining industry, specifically in the 18th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "winze", which means "a winding staircase".
• Winzes are commonly used in underground mining operations to provide access between different levels of a mine.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• Wizen
• Wince
• Wines
• Wizen
• Wiped

7. Example Sentences:

• The miners dug a winze to connect the two levels of the mine.
• He spent the day winzing, trying to find a new vein of ore.

Seize Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to take hold of something suddenly and with force
2. to take possession of something by legal authority
3. to capture someone or something by force

Pronunciations:

• US: /siz/
• UK: /siːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "seize" comes from the Old French word "seisir," meaning "to take possession of." It was first used in English in the 13th century. "Seize" is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the act of taking possession of property or assets. It is also used in military contexts to describe the act of capturing an enemy or territory.

Synonyms:

• grab
• snatch
• take
• confiscate
• capture

Related Words:

• seize
• sizes
• sized
• sires
• riser

Example Sentences:

1. He suddenly seized the rope and pulled himself up.
2. The police have seized a large quantity of drugs.
3. The army was able to seize control of the city.

Prize

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A prize is an award given to a person who has achieved success in a competition or contest. As a verb, prize means to value highly or to move or force something with a lever.

Pronunciations: US: /praɪz/, UK: /praɪz/

Origin and Usage: The word prize originated from Middle English, from Old French prise ‘a taking, seizing,’ from the verb preiser ‘to take.’ It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word prize is commonly used to refer to a reward for achievement, such as in sports, academics, or the arts. It is also used to refer to something that is valued highly.

Synonyms: Noun: award, trophy, accolade, honor, recognition. Verb: value, esteem, cherish, treasure, appreciate.

Related Words: price, pries, prier, prase, prate.

Example Sentences:

• She won the first prize in the singing competition.
• He prized his vintage car collection more than anything else.
• The team had to prize open the door to the abandoned building.