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Definition of allegorize

allegorize

/ˈæl.ə.ɡəˌɹaɪz/
(UK: allegorise)
al · le · go · rize
Adverb:allegorically
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Adjective:allegorical
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Past Simple:allegorized
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Past Participle:allegorized
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Present Participle:allegorizing
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allegorize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To interpret or express a story, event, or concept as an allegory with a symbolic or hidden moral meaning.

Example

"The medieval playwright sought to allegorize the human struggle between virtue and temptation through his characters."

2

To speak, write, or compose in the style of an allegory.

Example

"Rather than addressing the political censorship directly, the novelist chose to allegorize in her latest work."

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• Nearby Words

allegoric
allegorical
allegorically
allegorize
allegory
allegro
allentown

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, this word derives from Late Latin allegorizare, from Ancient Greek allegorein ('to speak figuratively'), combining allos ('other') and agoreuein ('to speak openly or in the assembly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allegorize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allegorize
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