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Meaning of allegorize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
/ˈælɪɡəɹaɪz/

Definitions

  1. To interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
    transitive
  2. 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
  3. Followed by away: to treat (something) as allegorical or symbolic rather than as truth.
    transitive
  4. To interpret an allegory.
    intransitive
  5. To create or use allegory.
    intransitive

Equivalents

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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