philippize
philippize · philippizes · philippized · philippizing
To support or advocate the cause of Philip of MacedonTo support or advocate the cause of Philip of Macedon; (more generally) to speak as someone who has been wrongly inspired or corrupted.
/ˈfɪlɪpaɪz/
Meaning
2 senses(archaic, historical)To support or advocate the cause of Philip of Macedon; (more generally) to speak as someone who has been wrongly inspired or corrupted.
(obsolete)To write or speak in the style of a philippic; to rant.
Origin
From Ancient Greek Φιλιππίζειν (Philippízein), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos), the name of PhilFrom Ancient Greek Φιλιππίζειν (Philippízein), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos), the name of Philip II of Macedon.
From philipp(ic) + -ize.
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Forms
philippizes, philippizing, philippized, philippized| Base form | philippize · to philippize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | philippizes |
| Present participle | philippizing |
| Past simple | philippized |
| Past participle | philippized |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedphilippizer
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle