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Meaning of angelize in English:

angelize

verb

(also angelise)

  • To make (a person or other being) into or like an angel; to make or render (something) angelic. Later also frequently: to regard, represent, or treat as angelic. Compare angelicize , angelify .

Pronunciation

angelize

/ˈeɪn(d)ʒəlʌɪz/ /ˈeɪn(d)ʒ(ə)lʌɪz/

Origin

Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From angel + -ize.