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Meaning of platonize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To explain by, or accommodate to, the Platonic philosophy.
    transitive
  2. To adopt the opinion of Plato or his followers.
    intransitive

Examples

“Either Plato philonized, or Philo platonized”
“He platonizes , after the manner of Origen , in some parts of his writings ; yet he is cited by Athanasius as a witness of the Son's consubstantiality with the Father”

CEFR level

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

platonized platonizes platonizing platoon platooned platooning

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