poetize

American  

[poh-i-tahyz] / ˈpoʊ ɪˌtaɪz /

especially British, poetise

verb (used without object)

poetized, poetizing

1. to write poetry.

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verb (used with object)

poetized, poetizing

1. to express poetically.

   to poetize a story.

2. 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

I don't know why I poetize on Vicq d'Azyr.

From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida

But to poetize the tragedy of others, to fiddle while Rome is burning, is brutal.

From The Moral Economy by Perry, Ralph Barton

I think it could even poetize the Pittikin girls, or the Hughes, in Tano's opinion,” said Carlota.

From The Squatter and the Don by Loyal, C.

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

They were against reconstruction to beautify and poetize the legends.

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

Related Words

• conceive
• design
• devise
• form
• invent
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• pen
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• set up
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