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Meaning of aphorize in English:

aphorize

Pronunciation /ˈafərʌɪz/

verb

(also British aphorise)
reporting verb

  • Make a pithy observation that contains a general truth.

    • ‘he aphorized, ‘Science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom’’

Origin

Mid 17th century from aphorism + -ize.