Pronunciation: [fɹˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
The past tense of the verb "freeze" is spelled "froze." The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /froʊz/. The "f" sound is represented by the letter "f," the "r" sound is represented by the letter "r," the "o" sound is represented by the letter "o," and the "z" sound is represented by the letter "z." The letter "e" at the end of the word is silent and does not affect the pronunciation of the word.
The term "froze" is a past tense of the verb "freeze." To freeze means to solidify or become solid due to extreme cold temperatures, causing a substance or object to reach a temperature below its freezing point or to turn into ice. When an object or substance freezes, the molecules within it slow down and lose their mobility, resulting in a rigid, solid state. Freezing commonly occurs when water or other liquids are subjected to temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
"Froze" refers to the specific action of freezing that has already occurred in the past. It signifies the transformation of a material from a liquid or soft state to a solid or stiff state caused by freezing. This term can be applied to a broad range of circumstances, such as when water in a lake freezes, transforming into ice, or when a person or animal becomes immobilized or stiff due to extreme cold temperatures.
Furthermore, "froze" can be used metaphorically to describe situations where time, action, or emotions seem to come to a halt or be suspended. When someone says they "froze in fear," it suggests a momentary paralysis of movement or action due to intense fear or shock. In summary, "froze" denotes the past action of an object, substance, person, or emotion reaching a solid or motionless state due to extreme cold temperatures or a figurative state of suspension.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "froze" is the past tense of the verb "freeze". The etymology of "freeze" can be traced back to the Old English word "frēosan", which means "to become or be frozen" or "to congeal". The word can be further traced to the Proto-Germanic word "freusaną" and the Proto-Indo-European root word "preus-" which means "to freeze" or "frost". Over time, the word evolved and underwent various phonetic changes to become "freeze" and its past tense form "froze".
