Apostrophize
[ә'pɔstrәfaiz]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) To address by apostrophe.
(p. pr. & vb. n.) To contract by omitting a letter or letters; also, to mark with an apostrophe (') or apostrophes.
(v. i.) To use the rhetorical figure called apostrophe.
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Examples
- Irritable he was; one heard thatas he apostrophized with vehemence the awkward squad under his orders. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Eugene,' Mortimer apostrophized him, laughing quite heartily when they were alone again, 'how CAN you be so ridiculous? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You little thought, said Mr. Pumblechook, apostrophizing the fowl in the dish, when you was a young fledgling, what was in store for you. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- You were a gentlemanly Cove, though (Mr. Wemmick was again apostrophizing), and you said you could write Greek. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
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