episcopize

[ ih-pis-kuh-pahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, e·pis·co·pized, e·pis·co·piz·ing.

1. to make a bishop of.
2. to convert to Episcopalianism.

verb (used without object)

, e·pis·co·pized, e·pis·co·piz·ing.

1. to function as a bishop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of episcopize¹

First recorded in 1640–50; episcop(al) + -ize