physiognomize
physiognomize · physiognomizes · physiognomized · physiognomizing
To observe and study the physiognomy ofTo observe and study the physiognomy of (someone).
Meaning
1 sensesTo observe and study the physiognomy of (someone).
February 24 1796, Robert Southey, letter to Grovesnor C. Bedford Esq. I defy you or Mr. Shandy to physiognomize that man's name
Origin
From physiognomy + -ize.From physiognomy + -ize.
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Forms
physiognomizes, physiognomizing, physiognomized, physiognomized| Base form | physiognomize · to physiognomize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | physiognomizes |
| Present participle | physiognomizing |
| Past simple | physiognomized |
| Past participle | physiognomized |
regular · Lesson
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