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-ize (suffix) bring about; make
What does the word politicize mean as it is used in this sentence?
Try not to politicize the issue at hand and instead focus on common ground.
cause an event or activity to become political
make an issue controversial
make a person feel guilty about
create a poll out of a topic
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The word politicize, as used in this sentence, means cause an event or activity to become political.