Classicize

verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To make classic.
"Another approach is exemplified by the performance group known as Mahligai […] which drew on traditional forms in an attempt to classicize them."
2
make classic or classical wordnet
3
To conform to the classic style.
"Mies' style, for all of its obvious modernity, is essentially rather classicizing […]"

Synonyms

Example

"Another approach is exemplified by the performance group known as Mahligai […] which drew on traditional forms in an attempt to classicize them."

Etymology

From classic + -ize.

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