anthologize

[an-thol-uh-jahyz]

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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.

Also especially British, an·thol·o·gise.

Origin of anthologize

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

Related formsan·thol·o·giz·er, nounun·an·thol·o·gized, adjective

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Related Words for anthologize

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

British Dictionary definitions for anthologize

anthologize

anthologise

verb

to compile or put into an anthology

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Word Origin and History for anthologize

1889; see anthology + -ize. Related: Anthologized; anthologizing.