allegorize

Verb CEFR B2

ˈælɪɡəɹaɪz

Definitions

To interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
transitive
To create an allegory from (a character, an event or situation, etc.); also, to use one or more symbols to depict (a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences).
transitive
Followed by away: to treat (something) as allegorical or symbolic rather than as truth.
transitive
To interpret an allegory.
intransitive
To create or use allegory.
intransitive

Equivalents

Deutschallegorisieren sinnbildlich darstellen

Portuguêsalegorizar

2 more languages

Polskialegoryzować

Svenskaallegorisera

Examples

“For his explanation he will allegorize the problem.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

allegorized allegorizes allegorizing allegory allegorying allelotype

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