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poetize

Verb (intransitive), Verb (transitive)

po=et=ize

WORDNET DICTIONARY

poetize(v = verb.creation) poetise, verse, versify - compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga"

is one way to compose, indite, pen, write

Derived forms noun poet₁, noun poetizer₁

Sample sentences:
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poetize, v. i. [Cf. F. poétiser.].

To write as a poet; to compose verse; to idealize. [1913 Webster]

"I versify the truth, not poetize." [1913 Webster]

poetize, v. (also -ise)
1 intr. play the poet.
2 intr. compose poetry.
3 tr. treat poetically.
4 tr. celebrate in poetry.

Etymology

F po{eacute}tiser (as POET)

VB poetize, sing, versify, make verses, rhyme, scan.

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