plagiarize

Definition

To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.

Etymology

From plagiary + -ize, ultimately from Latin plagiare (“to kidnap, to abduct”).

Example Sentences

• "She was caught trying to plagiarize an article for her thesis."
• "It’s unethical to plagiarize someone else’s work for personal gain."
• "Students should learn to write in their own words and avoid plagiarizing."