apostrophize

[ uh-pos-truh-fahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, a·pos·tro·phized, a·pos·tro·phiz·ing.

1. to address by apostrophe.

verb (used without object)

, a·pos·tro·phized, a·pos·tro·phiz·ing.

1. to utter an apostrophe.

apostrophize

/ əˈpɒstrəˌfaɪz /

verb

1. tr rhetoric to address an apostrophe to

Other Words From

• una·postro·phized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of apostrophize¹

First recorded in 1605–15; apostrophe ² + -ize

Example Sentences

With thoughts like these, however un-novel, I apostrophize 'My Boy:'

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There is entire liberty; prince or artizan, all are equal; each may apostrophize a mask.

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But Janet kept her ground, and continued to weep and wail and apostrophize the dead mother, or appeal to the orphan child.

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Truly we might apostrophize Freedom in the words of the Hebrew prophet: "Who is this that cometh with her garments dyed in blood?"

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I have many times heard orators apostrophize this beautiful flag which is the emblem of the Nation.

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