Moralise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She decided to moralise the classic fable by adding an epilogue that underlined the importance of honesty.
- The filmmaker chose to moralise the true events by highlighting the struggle and triumph of the main character.
- His lectures always ended with an attempt to moralise the literary pieces to help his students grasp the deeper meaning.
- The teacher made every effort to moralise the traditional tale for her young students, relating the story to real-life experiences.
- He wrote a preface to moralise the biography, exploring the values and principles that defined the subject's life.
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Meaning 2
Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Improve the morals of.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..