Poetize: meaning, definitions and examples

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poetize

 

[ ˈpəʊ.ɪ.taɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creative writing

To compose poetry; to express oneself in a poetic manner.

Synonyms

compose poetry, express poetically, write poetry.

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Word Description / Examples
poetize

Used when someone is creating or talking in a poetic way, often to make something sound more beautiful or emotional than it is.

  • He tended to poetize everyday events, turning the mundane into the magical.
  • She could poetize her feelings so perfectly that everyone felt her passion.
compose poetry

Used when someone is writing or creating pieces of poetry. Usually implies a more formal or structured effort.

  • He likes to compose poetry in his free time.
  • She finds peace in composing poetry about nature.
write poetry

Used in a general sense when someone is creating written poems. It’s a straightforward and common term.

  • In her diary, she often writes poetry about her experiences.
  • He started to write poetry as a way to deal with his emotions.
express poetically

Used when someone uses poetic language or style to convey their thoughts or feelings, often in speech or prose.

  • He has a way of expressing his love poetically.
  • She expressed her gratitude so poetically that it moved everyone.

Examples of usage

  • He poetized about the beauty of nature.
  • She poetizes her emotions through her verses.
  • They poetize their thoughts on life and love.
  • We should poetize our dreams and aspirations.
  • I love to poetize about the stars in the night sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "poetize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poetizar

🇮🇳 कवितामय करना

🇩🇪 poetisieren

🇮🇩 berpuisi

🇺🇦 поетизувати

🇵🇱 poetyzować

🇯🇵 詩を書く (shi o kaku)

🇫🇷 poétiser

🇪🇸 poetizar

🇹🇷 şairane yazmak

🇰🇷 시를 쓰다 (si-reul sseuda)

🇸🇦 يُشْعِر (yush'ir)

🇨🇿 poetizovat

🇸🇰 poetizovať

🇨🇳 作诗 (zuò shī)

🇸🇮 poetizirati

🇮🇸 ljóðskapast

🇰🇿 поэзияландыру (poeziyalandyru)

🇬🇪 პოეტიზაცია (poetizatsia)

🇦🇿 şeir yazmaq

🇲🇽 poetizar

Etymology

The word 'poetize' originates from the combination of 'poet' and the suffix '-ize', which means 'to cause to become'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century. The term was used to describe the act of composing poetry or writing in a poetic manner. Over the years, 'poetize' has become a popular verb among poets and writers to express the act of creating poetry. It continues to be used in contemporary literature and creative writing to capture the essence of poetic expression.

See also: poetaster, poetic, poeticize, poetizer, poetry, poets.