How Do You Spell WINTERISE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪntəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Winterise is a term that refers to the process of preparing something for colder temperatures and the winter season. The word is spelled with the unique spelling of "-ise" at the end, which is more commonly used in British English, whereas in American English, the spelling is "-ize". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word winterise is pronounced as /ˈwɪntəraɪz/. This word is typically used in the context of winterizing homes, gardens, and boats to protect against damage caused by cold weather.

WINTERISE Meaning and Definition

1. Winterise (also spelled winterize) is a verb that refers to the act of preparing something, such as a building, vehicle, or garden, for the winter season. The term primarily finds application in regions where seasonal changes are more pronounced, where winter weather conditions can be harsh and potentially damaging to various objects or systems if left unprepared.

   When used in the context of buildings, winterising involves taking preventative measures to ensure that the structure remains protected and efficient during the colder months. This may include tasks such as insulating pipes, sealing windows and doors to prevent drafts, and checking the heating system for functionality and safety.

   In the case of vehicles, winterising entails any necessary steps to safeguard them from the typically adverse winter conditions. This may involve changing to winter tires, checking the antifreeze levels, installing snow chains or mats, and ensuring that the battery is in optimal condition.

   Winterising a garden or outdoor space typically involves activities aimed at safeguarding plants, hardscapes, and other elements from freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions. This may involve covering delicate plants, insulating outdoor pipes, draining water features, and protecting sensitive structures or equipment.

   Overall, winterising serves as a proactive approach to prepare various objects or systems for the winter season, aiming to optimize their functionality, efficiency, durability, and lifespan while minimizing the risks of damage or deterioration caused by cold, frost, snow, or other winter hazards.

Common Misspellings for WINTERISE

• qinterise
• ainterise
• sinterise
• einterise
• 3interise
• 2interise
• wunterise
• wjnterise
• wknterise
• wonterise
• w9nterise
• w8nterise
• wibterise
• wimterise
• wijterise
• wihterise
• winrerise
• winferise
• wingerise

Etymology of WINTERISE

The word winterise is derived from the noun winter combined with the suffix -ize which means to make or to cause to become. The noun winter originates from the Old English word winter which has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language. The ize suffix comes from the Greek -izo and was later adopted into English to form verbs expressing the action of making or causing something. Therefore, winterise means to make or prepare something for the winter season.

Similar spelling words for WINTERISE

• winter urn,
• winter hazel,
• winter sweet,
• wintry,
• winteraceae,
• wintergreen,
• wintera,
• Winters,
• winter fern,
• winterberry,
• winther,
• wintertime,
• winter rose,
• winter cress,
• wintersteen,
• winter,
• winders,
• winter melon,
• wintery,
• winder,
• winter wren,
• winterize,
• winter heath.

Conjugate verb Winterise

CONDITIONAL

I would winterise

you would winterise

he/she/it would winterise

we would winterise

they would winterise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be winterising

you would be winterising

he/she/it would be winterising

we would be winterising

they would be winterising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have winterise

you would have winterise

he/she/it would have winterise

we would have winterise

they would have winterise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been winterising

you would have been winterising

he/she/it would have been winterising

we would have been winterising

they would have been winterising

FUTURE

I will winterise

you will winterise

he/she/it will winterise

we will winterise

they will winterise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be winterising

you will be winterising

he/she/it will be winterising

we will be winterising

they will be winterising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have winterised

you will have winterised

he/she/it will have winterised

we will have winterised

they will have winterised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been winterising

you will have been winterising

he/she/it will have been winterising

we will have been winterising

they will have been winterising

IMPERATIVE

you winterise

we let´s winterise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to winterise

PAST

I winterised

you winterised

he/she/it winterised

we winterised

they winterised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was winterising

you were winterising

he/she/it was winterising

we were winterising

they were winterising

PAST PARTICIPLE

winterised

PAST PERFECT

I had winterised

you had winterised

he/she/it had winterised

we had winterised

they had winterised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been winterising

you had been winterising

he/she/it had been winterising

we had been winterising

they had been winterising

PRESENT

I winterise

you winterise

he/she/it winterises

we winterise

they winterise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am winterising

you are winterising

he/she/it is winterising

we are winterising

they are winterising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

winterising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have winterised

you have winterised

he/she/it has winterised

we have winterised

they have winterised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been winterising

you have been winterising

he/she/it has been winterising

we have been winterising

they have been winterising