| Main Entry: | militarize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | convert for military use |
Synonyms: |
activate, actuate, animate, assemble, call to arms, call up, catalyze, circulate, drive, equip, gather, get ready, impel, make ready, marshal, mobilize, muster*, organize, prepare, propel, put in motion, rally, ready, set in motion, set off |
| Main Entry: | embattle |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prepare for battle |
Synonyms: |
arm, array, equip, fortify, furnish, make ready, militarize, mobilize, prepare for combat, strengthen, supply |