Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apostrophize
verb
/əˈpɒstrəfaɪz/
Definition
To address someone or something directly in speech or writing, often when the person is not present or is an abstract concept.
Examples
- In his poem, the author apostrophizes the moon, asking it to witness his loneliness.
- The teacher apostrophized the book, urging it to reveal its secrets.
- During her speech, she apostrophized her long-lost friend, expressing her desire for a reunion.
Meaning
Apostrophizing involves speaking to an absent person or a personified quality as if they were present, allowing the speaker to express emotions or thoughts directly to them.
Synonyms
- address
- direct speech
- invoke
- entreat
