Platonize
Americanverb (used without object)
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to follow or adopt the doctrines of Plato.
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to think or reason in the manner of Plato.
verb (used with object)
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to give a Platonic character to.
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to explain in accordance with Platonic principles.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Platonize
From the Greek word platōnízein, dating back to 1600–10. See Platonic, -ize
Example Sentences
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He cannot Platonize divine truth like his Puritan contemporary, John Howe.
From Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) by Whyte, Alexander
To study it, is to Platonize almost inevitably.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
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