Definition

To think or talk about what is right and wrong, often in a way that tries to teach others.

Example

She tends to moralize about the importance of honesty in relationships.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how people love to moralize about everything?

Yeah, it's like they think their opinion is the only one that matters.

Exactly! Sometimes, it just feels exhausting to hear all those judgments.

Right? It’s better to just listen and understand different perspectives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To teach or explain what is right and wrong, often with the intention of improving someone's character or behavior.

Example

The teacher tried to moralize the students by discussing the importance of honesty.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how stories can moralize us?

Definitely! They often teach valuable lessons without being too obvious.

Yeah, I love when a book can moralize in a subtle way.

Root Explanation

Moralize → It is formed from "moral" (from Latin *moralis*, meaning pertaining to manners or ethics) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "moralize" means to make something moral or to impart moral lessons.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'moral' which relates to ethics, and remember that 'moralize' means to make something ethical or to teach moral lessons.

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