contextualize
verb
con·tex·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈteks-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chə-ˌlīz,
-chü-ə-
contextualized; contextualizing
: to place (something, such as a word or activity) in a context
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors that contributed to it.
Examples of contextualize in a Sentence
When the rebellion is historically contextualized, it becomes clear that there were many factors contributing to it.
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The actress is aware that the film shows off — literally and figuratively — sides of her that audiences aren't used to, such as the aforementioned nudity that Moore feels is important to properly contextualize.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 May 2024
In addition to networking and personal development programming, the league will provide coaches with insight into future initiatives, both on and off the field, to contextualize how the game will continue to develop and where the NFL is evolving.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 May 2024
In addition to networking and personal development programming, the league will provide coaches with insight into future initiatives, both on and off the field, to contextualize how the game will continue to develop and where the NFL is evolving.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2024
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“Contextualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contextualize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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