classicize
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classicize — v. t. to make classic or classical. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
classicize — (Amer.) v. follow classic style; make classic, make classical (also classicise) … English contemporary dictionary
classicize — [klas′əsīz΄] vt. classicized, classicizing to make classic or classical vi. to use or affect a classic style or form … English World dictionary
classicize — /klas euh suyz /, v., classicized, classicizing. v.t. 1. to make classic. v.i. 2. to conform to the classic style. Also, esp. Brit., classicise. [1850 55; CLASSIC + IZE] * * * … Universalium
classicize — verb a) To make classic. b) To conform to the classic style … Wiktionary
classicize — or classicise verb [usu. as adjective classicizing] imitate a classical style: the classicizing strains in Guercino s art … English new terms dictionary
classicize — clas·si·cize … English syllables
classicize — clas•si•cize [[t]ˈklæs əˌsaɪz[/t]] v. cized, ciz•ing 1) to make classic 2) to conform to the classic style • Etymology: 1850–55 … From formal English to slang
classicize — v. (also ise) 1 tr. make classic. 2 intr. imitate a classical style … Useful english dictionary
classicized — classicize (Amer.) v. follow classic style; make classic, make classical (also classicise) … English contemporary dictionary
