Meaning of astrologize | Babel Free
Definitions
- To study or practise astrology; to attempt to foretell the future using astrology.
- To apply astrology to (someone or something).
- To attempt to foretell the future of (someone) using astrology, to read or cast (someone's) horoscope.
- To make (something) astrological; to interpret (something) in the light of astrology.
Examples
“you […] wander’d up and down Moor-fields Astrologizing upon the duration of His Majesties Government”
“She remained with Hermes for a long time, engaged in astrologizing or weaving spells:”
“[…] “That retrograde Saturn dragging your ass, man?” “My ass is dragging because I need⟳ a beer,” said Weston. “[…] A beer for my astrologizing friend. . . .””
“[…] the physician must be watchful, and stethoscopists should be silent, that no depressing word may fall⟳ upon the patient’s ear. In truth they had better cease the old practice of astrologizing the patient altogether. […] If you prophesy the patient’s death, should he be laboring under some dubious affliction, he will most likely fulfil it, and prove⟳ you a truthful prophet.”
“Ever since I was astrologized, bad luck has followed me like⟳ my shadow,”
“Some sites give⟳ you readings, others tell⟳ you how to astrologize yourself.”
“And where Gerson tried to theologize astrology, that is, to render astrology acceptable to theologians, our author essays rather to astrologize theology and make⟳ theologians accept⟳ astrology.”
“The ancient gods had gradually come⟳ to be astrologized, and the planets had developed personalities […]”
“[…] natural images of trees and birds tend⟳ either to be generalized or to smell⟳ of medieval oil, and the stars are thoroughly astrologised.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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