Definition

To write or compose a poem or song that expresses sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet decided to elegize his late friend with a heartfelt poem.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you wrote a poem for your grandmother's memorial.

Yeah, I wanted to elegize her life and the memories we shared.

That's really beautiful; I bet it was emotional to write.

It was, but it felt good to honor her that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To write a poem or song that expresses sadness, especially in memory of someone who has died.

Example

The poet chose to elegize his late friend with a heartfelt tribute.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you're writing a poem for the memorial next week.

Yes, I want to elegize our friend who passed away.

That's really meaningful; I know it will touch everyone.

Root Explanation

Elegize → It is formed from "elegia" (from Latin *elegia*, meaning a mournful poem) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to render). The word "elegize" means to make or render a mournful poem or tribute, typically in memory of someone who has died.

Memory Tip

Think of creating a mournful poem ('elegia') to honor someone who has passed away when you hear 'elegize'.

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