atticize

[ at-uh-sahyz ]

/ ˈæt əˌsaɪz /

(often initial capital letter)

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verb (used without object), at·ti·cized, at·ti·ciz·ing.

to affect Attic style, usages, etc.; intermingle with Attic elements.

to favor or side with the Athenians.

verb (used with object), at·ti·cized, at·ti·ciz·ing.

to make conformable to Attic usage.

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Also especially British, at·ti·cise .

Origin of atticize

1600–10; <Greek attikízein to speak Attic, side with Athens. See Attic, -ize