Allegorize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈælɪɡəɹaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Allegorize is a verb meaning To interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
Meaning
To interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
More Meanings
- Followed by away: to treat (something) as allegorical or symbolic rather than as truth.
- To interpret an allegory.
- To create or use allegory.
- To create an allegory from (a character, an event or situation, etc.); also, to use one or more symbols to depict (a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences).
Example Sentences
For his explanation he will allegorize the problem.
Word Forms
- allegorizes
- allegorizing
- allegorized
- allegorise
Synonyms for allegorize
Depending on context, synonyms include allegory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allegorise, mythologise, ideologise, theologise, logicise, syllogise.
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