epistolize

[ ih-pis-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, e·pis·to·lized, e·pis·to·liz·ing.

1. to write a letter.

verb (used with object)

, e·pis·to·lized, e·pis·to·liz·ing.

1. to write a letter to.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epistolize¹

1625–35; < Latin epistol ( a ) epistle + -ize

Example Sentences

Still none came to her rescue; and she was left alone to listen to the rebellious threatenings that murmured in the courtyard, or to read the ill-spelled impertinences of such as preferred to epistolize their complaints.

From Project Gutenberg

Epistolize therefore first; flatter and sooth her with tender Lines.

From Project Gutenberg