Macarize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Macarize is a verb meaning (transitive, formal, dated) To congratulate or laud; to pronounce blessed or happy.
Meaning
(transitive, formal, dated) To congratulate or laud; to pronounce blessed or happy.
Example Sentences
Couldn't I now say that “happy” is not used to describe things, but when I call someone happy I'm really doing this other thing, pragmatically I'm macarizing him?
Word Forms
- macarizes
- macarizing
- macarized
- macarise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include macarise, gratulate, felicitate, commend, congratulate, beatify.
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