thematise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert (a sentence or a part of it) into a theme.
  2. To modify (a word or stem) by adding a thematic vowel.
  3. To make thematic; to organize by theme.
  4. To bring attention to (a topic), e.g. by discussing it constructively.

Pronunciation

/ˈθiːmətaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-thematise.wav

Word forms

thematise thematises thematising thematised thematize

Etymology

From the stem of Ancient Greek θέμα (théma, “theme”) + -ise.

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