historify

/hɪˈstrɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something into a historical event or to give it historical significance.

“The discovery of the ancient city will historify the area.”

2. verb

to write or record the history of something.

“The researcher set out to historify the company’s milestones.”

3. verb

to transform or change something into a historical phenomenon.

“The movie aimed to historify the struggles of the working class.”

Synonyms

  • chronicle
  • historicize

Antonyms

  • dehistoricize
  • obscure