poetize
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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to express poetically.
to poetize a story.
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to make or treat as poetic; poeticize.
to poetize reality.
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Origin of poetize
Example Sentences
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He may poetize fairly, and saw poorly; or he may saw fairly, and poetize poorly; or he may both saw and poetize indifferently.
From Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls by Clarke, Edward Hammond
He had been touched with the prevailing romanticism; he had written hymns like Manzoni, and, like Carrer, he sought to poetize the traditions and superstitions of his countrymen.
From Modern Italian Poets Essays and Versions by Howells, William Dean
Life is not life if I must cease to think, Or, thinking, cease to poetize.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 by Various
All very well to poetize and maunder about in quiet Hazlewood; but, by Jove! you'll find it won't do in practical life.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 by Various
To poetize the truth in the science of charity and forgiveness can never be a great sin.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
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