verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To make orderly or methodical; to arrange in a systematic manner. transitive
2. 2
   To convert or adapt to Methodism. obsolete, transitive
3. 3
   To talk Methodistically. intransitive, obsolete
4. 4
   To perform a theatrical role in accordance with the principles of method acting.

Synonyms

All synonyms

adjustarrangearrayarticulateassortcalculate

Etymology

From method + -ize.

Related phrases

method acting

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