archaize

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Verb archaize has 1 sense

archaize, archaise - give an archaic appearance of character to; "archaized craftwork"
--₁ is one way to change, alter, modify

Derived form: noun archaism₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Archaize

Definition:

To archaize means to imitate or replicate the style, language, or design of an earlier period, especially for artistic or historical purposes.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Sense 1:

To imitate an antiquated style for artistic purposes

Example sentence: The artist decided to archaize his painting, giving it the appearance of an Old Master's work.

Sense 2:

To make something appear older or give it an ancient look

Example sentence: The interior decorator used a variety of techniques to archaize the newly built castle, giving it an ancient and historic ambiance.

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