Apostrophizes

/əˈpɒstrəfaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of apostrophize: addresses someone absent or non-human, or marks text with apostrophes.

Etymology

From apostrophize plus the third person singular suffix -s/-es. Standard present tense conjugation in English.

Kelly Says

Every time a writer 'apostrophizes' in their work—turns and speaks to someone invisible—they're creating that magnetic moment where the reader leans in because it feels so direct and personal!

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