Apostrophize

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːstrəˌfaɪz/

Definitions of apostrophize

verb to address someone or something in an exclamatory or emotional manner, often using an apostrophe

Example Sentences

A1 She often apostrophizes her cat when she's feeling lonely.

A2 The teacher apostrophized the students to pay attention during the lesson.

B1 The politician apostrophized the crowd with promises of change.

B2 The actor apostrophized the audience in a heartfelt speech after receiving an award.

C1 The poet frequently apostrophizes nature in his works, giving voice to the elements.

C2 The philosopher's writings often apostrophize abstract concepts, challenging readers to think deeply.

Examples of apostrophize in a Sentence

formal The professor would often apostrophize certain literary works during his lectures.

informal She likes to apostrophize old movies when she watches them with her friends.

slang I don't know why he always apostrophizes everything he talks about.

figurative The artist's paintings seem to apostrophize the beauty of nature.

Grammatical Forms of apostrophize

past tense

apostrophized

plural

apostrophizes

comparative

more apostrophized

superlative

most apostrophized

present tense

apostrophize

future tense

will apostrophize

perfect tense

have apostrophized

continuous tense

am apostrophizing

singular

apostrophize

positive degree

apostrophize

infinitive

to apostrophize

gerund

apostrophizing

participle

apostrophizing

Origin and Evolution of apostrophize

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'apostrophize' originated from the Greek word 'apostrophos', which means 'to turn away'. It was later adapted into Latin as 'apostrophus' before entering the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the rhetorical device of addressing a person or object that is not present, the meaning of 'apostrophize' has evolved to also include the act of addressing someone or something directly in speech or writing.