IPA: /ˈæf.ə.raɪz/
KK: /ˈæfərˌaɪz/
To express a general truth or principle in a concise and memorable way.
He likes to aphorise his thoughts to make them more impactful.
Past: aphorised
Past Participle: aphorised
Aphorise → It is formed from "aphorismos" (from Greek ἀφορισμός, meaning a definition or a statement) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make or to become). The word "aphorise" means to make a statement or definition, often in a concise manner.
Think of creating a concise 'definition' ('aphorismos') when you 'make' something ('-ise') — that's what aphorise means.