Home › Words › A › athleticizeathleticizeathleticize means to make, or to become athletic.Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, athleticize ranks #32,154 of 42,747 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom athletic + -ize.verbTo make, or to become athleticDefinitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.athletize 84% match — To get athletic or act in an athletic way. vs athleticize →athletical 65% match — athletic vs athleticize →aerobicize 64% match — To perform aerobics. vs athleticize →athletically 63% match — In an athletic manner. vs athleticize →athleticness 59% match — The state or quality of being athletic. vs athleticize →athleticism 59% match — The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events. vs athleticize →hyperathletic 58% match — Extremely athletic. vs athleticize →athleticwear 57% match — Clothing designed to be worn while taking part in athletics, or to suggest a similar sporty casual style. vs athleticize →