apostrophize
to utter an apostrophe.
Origin of apostrophize
1- Also especially British, a·pos·tro·phise .
Other words from apostrophize
- un·a·pos·tro·phized, adjective
Words Nearby apostrophize
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How to use apostrophize in a sentence
With thoughts like these, however un-novel, I apostrophize 'My Boy:'
There is entire liberty; prince or artizan, all are equal; each may apostrophize a mask.
But Janet kept her ground, and continued to weep and wail and apostrophize the dead mother, or appeal to the orphan child.
Cruel As The Grave | Mrs. Emma D. E. N. SouthworthTruly we might apostrophize Freedom in the words of the Hebrew prophet: "Who is this that cometh with her garments dyed in blood?"
The Power of Womanhood, or Mothers and Sons | Ellice HopkinsI have many times heard orators apostrophize this beautiful flag which is the emblem of the Nation.
President Wilson's Addresses | Woodrow Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for apostrophize
apostrophise
/ (əˈpɒstrəˌfaɪz) /
(tr) rhetoric to address an apostrophe to
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