poetize
|po/e/tize|
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/ˈpoʊɪˌtaɪz/
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/ˈpəʊɪˌtaɪz/
to make poetic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poetize' originates from the Greek word 'poiein,' meaning 'to make or create.'
Historical Evolution
'poiein' transformed into the Latin word 'poetizare,' and eventually became the modern English word 'poetize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create poetry,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to write or speak in a poetic manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to write or speak in a poetic manner.
She loves to poetize about the beauty of nature.
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Verb 2
to make something poetic or to treat something as if it were poetry.
He tends to poetize even the most mundane events.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42