poeticize
[ poh-et-uh-sahyz ]
verb (used with object),po·et·i·cized, po·et·i·ciz·ing.
to make (thoughts, feelings, etc.) poetic; express in poetry.
to write poetry about (an event, occasion, etc.).
verb (used without object),po·et·i·cized, po·et·i·ciz·ing.
to speak or write poetry.
Origin of poeticize
1- Also especially British, po·et·i·cise .
Other words from poeticize
- o·ver·po·et·i·cize, verb, o·ver·po·et·i·cized, o·ver·po·et·i·ciz·ing.
- un·po·et·i·cized, adjective
Words Nearby poeticize
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How to use poeticize in a sentence
When we are young we adore and poeticize those with whom we are in love: love and happiness with us are synonyms.
The Darling and Other Stories | Anton Chekhov
British Dictionary definitions for poeticize
poeticize
poetize (ˈpəʊɪˌtaɪz), poeticise or poetise
/ (pəʊˈɛtɪˌsaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to put into poetry or make poetic
(intr) to speak or write poetically
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