poetize

American

[poh-i-tahyz] / ˈpoʊ ɪˌtaɪz /

especially British, poetise

verb (used without object)

poetized, poetizing

to write poetry.

verb (used with object)

poetized, poetizing

to express poetically.

to poetize a story.
to make or treat as poetic; poeticize.

to poetize reality.

Other Word Forms

poetizer noun
unpoetized adjective

Etymology

Origin of poetize

First recorded in 1575–85; poet + -ize

Example Sentences

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You paint with the chisel and poetize with the brush.

From Old Fritz and the New Era by Langley, Peter

They were against reconstruction to beautify and poetize the legends.

From A Study of Fairy Tales by Kready, Laura F.

So before I begin to poetize, i'll take an easy with you.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome

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

Her "Red" and "Yellow Lamas" preserve and poetize her mystery.

From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand

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