allegiare

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ɪˌer, -ˌɪˈɡɪˌɛər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make an allegory or to represent abstract ideas or principles through symbolic forms

“The author allegiated the struggle for freedom through the character’s journey.”

2. verb

to represent or describe something in an allegorical way

“The artist allegiated the cityscape as a representation of human civilization.”

Synonyms

  • allegorize
  • symbolize

Antonyms

  • concretize
  • literalize