Burglarise

/ˈbɜːrɡləraɪz/ verb

Definition

British spelling: to commit burglary against a building; to break in illegally and steal.

Etymology

From burglar + -ise (British verb-forming suffix). The -ise ending is standard in British English, while American English prefers -ize.

Kelly Says

English uses different suffixes on opposite sides of the Atlantic—burglarise vs. burglarize—a reminder that British and American English are still evolving separately.

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