-ise

Other forms

• -ize (US)

Suffix

Suffix -ise

1. (UK) A suffix used to change a word to a verb meaning to make something like that word.
   • Synonym: -ify

   Example: German → Germanise

Verb Usage

Plain form -ise

Third-person singular -ises

Past tense -ised

Past participle -ised

Present participle -ising