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amortize

verb

/ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

repay, reduce, liquidate, settle

borrow, accumulate

amortize debt, amortize loan, amortize cost, amortize mortgage

to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

to represent or stand for something else

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

To separate something or someone from others.