Concretize means to make something concrete rather than abstract. Concrete in this case meaning 'existing in material form' not a mix of sand and cement.Actually getting on and writing your story, as opposed to just day dreaming about seeing it in a bookshop, will concretize your brilliant idea into something you can submit for publication.
Concretize may also be spelled as concretise.
(This is an old photo of the booksigning for my first ever published book. It's now available in a newer edition.)
Yup - you have shorter summer hair now! Concretize - ugly word isn't it .. but it says what it means ... settles into position .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteNot the prettiest of words, but it does the job.
DeleteBet you'll never forget the events of your first book though!
ReplyDeleteYpu're right there. Alex.
DeleteMy brain is concretized or concretised.
ReplyDeleteI've experienced that feeling, Oscar. Hope it's only temporary for you.
DeleteYes, well, quite! I've only recently realised I must stop day-dreaming and get the thing written. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to make more plans than progress, Susan.
DeleteHi Patsy,
ReplyDeleteThank you for spelling it in both versions. A good, concrete post. Nice pose in the photo.
Gary
Actually, I only had the version with the Z to start with, but an online friend pointed out my omission.
DeleteIt looks like a very cumbersome word to use in a sentence, though.
ReplyDeleteHard to drop in casually I agree, Annalisa.
DeleteCannot think of a place I would use it, but nice word. I'm with Oscar and my brain
ReplyDeleteKeep it moving then, Neil. That seems to stop cement from setting.
DeleteI think we know who Channel 4 will be calling if Susie Dent ever pulls a sicky!
ReplyDeleteI suspect she's far too conscientious for that!
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