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anthologize

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verb an·thol·o·gize \-ˌjīz\

Definition of anthologize

anthologized

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anthologizing
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to compile, publish, or include in an anthology

anthologizer

play \-ˌjī-zər\ noun

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  1. anthologized an impressive array of essays championing freedom of the press

1892

First Known Use of anthologize

1892

anthologize Synonyms

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compile, collect
Related Words
edit, recompile, redact, redraft, reedit, revamp, revise, rework; accumulate, amass, assemble, collate, gather, group

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