Antonyms for decentralize
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dee-sen-truh-lahyz |
| Phonetic Transcription : diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz |
Definition of decentralize
Origin :- 1840 (implied in decentralized), probably a back-formation from decentralization. Related: Decentralizing.
- verb distribute over a less concentrated area
- The only way to engage the people in the task is to decentralize the government.
- Extract from : « China, Japan and the U.S.A. » by John Dewey
- For once we have centralized our great rail transport plant, we shall at once begin to decentralize it.
- Extract from : « Our Railroads To-Morrow » by Edward Hungerford
- The partisans of State Rights, in their efforts to decentralize, would denationalize.
- Extract from : « Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 18 (of 20) » by Charles Sumner
- It is probable, therefore, that on the whole the effect of Socialism would be to decentralize rather than to centralize.
- Extract from : « Twentieth Century Socialism » by Edmond Kelly
Synonyms for decentralize
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