classicise

• Verbe désuet signifiant rendre classique ou conforme aux standards classiques ; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An obsolete verb meaning to make classic or to conform to classical standards; rarely used in modern English.

1. Make classic or classicalC2formalbritishart

   To give something a classic or classical style, form, or character.

   rendre classique

   • The architect sought to classicise the modern building with columns and pediments.
   • He attempted to classicise his writing style by imitating ancient authors.
   • The painter's later works classicise earlier romantic themes.

   Synonymesclassicize