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apostrophise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb apostrophise has 1 sense
  1. apostrophize, apostrophise - use an apostrophe
    --1 is one way to write
    Derived form: noun apostrophe2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Apostrophise

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1: To use an apostrophe in writing, typically to indicate possession or contraction.

Example sentence 1: She apostrophised "it is" into "it's" to show contraction.

Example sentence 2: The writer correctly apostrophised "the dog's collar" to indicate possession.

Definition 2: To address someone or something directly in writing or speech.

Example sentence 1: The poet apostrophised the moon, praising its beauty in his sonnet.

Example sentence 2: In her novel, the author apostrophised the character's actions, voicing her disapproval.

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