Meaning of astrologize | Babel Free
Definitions
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To study or practise astrology; to attempt to foretell the future using astrology. intransitive
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To apply astrology to (someone or something). transitive
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To attempt to foretell the future of (someone) using astrology, to read or cast (someone's) horoscope. transitive
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To make (something) astrological; to interpret (something) in the light of astrology. transitive
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.