italicize

[ ih-tal-uh-sahyz, ahy-tal- ]

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verb (used with object),i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.

to print in italic type.
to underscore with a single line, as in indicating italics.

verb (used without object),i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.

to use italics.

Origin of italicize

First recorded in 1785–95; italic + -ize

Also especially British, i·tal·i·cise .

Other words from italicize

i·tal·i·ci·za·tion, noun
un·i·tal·i·cized, adjective

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How to use italicize in a sentence

Consider the accent of the italicised words in the following sentences: They sat outside.
The Sounds of Spoken English | Walter Rippmann
Some of the round brackets (stage directions) are italicised, along with their contents; others are not.
'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts | Spokeshave (AKA Old Fogy)
For the benefit of many of my readers, I must explain the meaning of the last word italicised.
Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism | Thomas Inman
The words I have italicised are interesting as exactly defining the principle of all imprisonment for debt.
The Law and the Poor | Edward Abbott Parry
The words we have italicised say that design cannot always be traced in nature.
Arrows of Freethought | George W. Foote

British Dictionary definitions for italicize

italicize

italicise

/ (ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

to print (textual matter) in italic type
(tr) to underline (letters, words, etc) with a single line to indicate italics

Derived forms of italicize

italicization or italicisation, noun

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