ELEGIZE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

elegize

verb

Definition of elegize

as in to grieve (for)

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Recent Examples of elegize Spielberg h as chosen to elegize the story by romanticizing it, swathing the characters in Norman Rockwell attitudes, a meddlesome symphonic score, and a golden fairy dust that shines through the windows like God's blessing. — Eliza Berman, Time, 5 Oct. 2017 In writing about her cousin, Allen is also elegizing other black men victimized by poverty, drugs and unequal justice. — Julia M. Klein, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2017

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mourn

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Rock band Pavlov’s Dog is mourning the loss of singer-songwriter and lead vocalist David Surkamp, who died Monday at age 74.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Dustin Hada, the head coach of Southern Nazarene’s football program, also mourned the loss of his player on social media.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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