definitions

anthologize

[ an-thol-uh-jahyz ]
/ ænˈθɒl əˌdʒaɪz /
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verb (used without object), an·thol·o·gized, an·thol·o·giz·ing.

to compile an anthology.

verb (used with object), an·thol·o·gized, an·thol·o·giz·ing.

to make an anthology of; include in an anthology.

RELATED WORDS

cull, amass, organize, edit, glean, gather, collect, compose, assemble, arrange, consolidate, group, muster, abridge, unite, recapitulate, concentrate, collate, congregate, garner

Nearby words

antho-, anthocarpous, anthocyanin, anthodium, anthol., anthologize, anthology, anthony, anthony dollar, anthony of padua, anthony, susan b.
Also especially British, an·thol·o·gise.

Origin of anthologize

First recorded in 1890–95; antholog(y) + -ize

Related forms

an·thol·o·giz·er, nounun·an·thol·o·gized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for anthologize

anthologize

anthologise

/ (ænˈθɒləˌdʒaɪz) /

verb

to compile or put into an anthology
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