Definition

To express ideas or concepts through symbolic figures or representations, often to convey deeper meanings or moral lessons.

Example

The sculptors rendered the moral world by allegorizing their works.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how artists allegorize their work?

Yeah, it's interesting to see how they convey deeper meanings.

Right? I love when a piece makes you think beyond its surface.

Definitely! It adds a whole new layer to the experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To represent or explain something through a story or image that has a deeper meaning, often using symbols to convey ideas or moral lessons.

Example

The author chose to allegorize the political situation through the characters in his novel.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how stories can allegorize real-life events?

Definitely! It's fascinating how a simple tale can reflect deeper meanings.

Exactly! I love when authors allegorize their messages in creative ways.

Root Explanation

Allegorize → It is formed from "allegoria" (from Greek "allegoria", meaning to speak otherwise or to represent) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to render). The word "allegorize" means to render or express something in the form of an allegory, or to convey a deeper meaning through symbolic representation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'speaking otherwise' ('allegoria') to remember that 'allegorize' means to express something symbolically.

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