To construct in the manner of a basilica; to design or build something with basilican characteristics.
From 'basilica' + '-ate' (verb-forming suffix). A rare technical term meaning to create basilica-like structures.
Medieval architects would basilicate their cathedrals to inherit the prestige and proven design of ancient Rome—it was like copying the best building formula ever tested!
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