What is "pluralize"

Pluralize \Plu"ral*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pluralized; p. pr. & vb. n. Pluralizing.]

1. To make plural by using the plural termination; to attribute plurality to; to express in the plural form.

2. To multiply; to make manifold. [R.]

Pluralize \Plu"ral*ize\, v. i.

1. To take a plural; to assume a plural form; as, a noun pluralizes.
   --Earle.

2. (Eccl.) To hold more than one benefice at the same time.

alt. 1 (context transitive English) To make plural. 2 (context intransitive English) To take a plural; to assume a plural form. 3 (context transitive English) To multiply; to make manifold. 4 (context intransitive UK English) To hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice at the same time. vb. 1 (context transitive English) To make plural. 2 (context intransitive English) To take a plural; to assume a plural form. 3 (context transitive English) To multiply; to make manifold. 4 (context intransitive UK English) To hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice at the same time.