ODORIZE Synonyms: 5 Similar and Opposite Words

odorize

verb

ˈō-də-ˌrīz

Definition of odorize

as in to scent

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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Diana’s daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, is also a fan of the scents—so much so that her wedding chapel was scented with Diptyque.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Café Touba is strong coffee scented with grains of paradise and warming spice.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of scent

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Butterflies are drawn to the small, white flowers that cover plants in spring, perfuming the garden with their sweet fragrance.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
It’s served in a colorful goblet with a stick of fragrant palo santo, which your server will light to perfume the drink before your first sip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of perfume

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