Allegorise

/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡɔr.aɪz/ verb

Definition

To compose an allegory; to interpret or explain something as an allegory; to use allegory.

Etymology

From 'allegory' plus the suffix '-ise' (British spelling) or '-ize' (American), which creates verbs from nouns. The suffix comes from Greek '-izein.'

Kelly Says

When you 'allegorise' something, you're turning it into a story with hidden meanings—medieval scholars would allegorise ancient Greek myths to find Christian lessons hidden inside them!

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