What does elegize mean?
Elegize means (transitive) To compose an elegy for..
Elegize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To compose an elegy for..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To compose an elegy for.
- (intransitive) To compose an elegy.
- (transitive) To lament, as if in an elegy.
Example Sentences
Yet none in lofty numbers can surpass / The bard who soars to elegize an ass.
The destruction of the community in Worms, set to "the tune of Rabbi Simon of Prague" was elegized by Isaac Liberman of Worms (1696)
Searching for an appropriate image with which to elegize Christ, the speaker relies upon his formal poetic instruction to succeed.
He elegized his lost comrades.
Synonyms for elegize
Antonyms for elegize
Related Words
Word Forms
- elegizes
- elegizing
- elegized
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elegize?
Common synonyms include grieve, mourn, afterthink, becry.
What is the opposite of elegize?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use elegize in a sentence?
Yet none in lofty numbers can surpass / The bard who soars to elegize an ass.
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