metaphorize
|met-a-phor-ize|
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/ˈmɛtəfəˌraɪz/
express metaphorically
Etymology
Etymology Information
'metaphorize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'metaphora,' where 'meta-' meant 'beyond' and 'pherein' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'metaphora' transformed into the Latin word 'metaphora,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metaphorize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express using a metaphor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to express something using a metaphor.
The poet metaphorized the city as a jungle.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 21:45