1. to interpret or represent something as an allegory; to give allegorical meaning to
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘allegorize’

Examples

• The medieval scholars would allegorise biblical stories to find deeper spiritual meanings.
• Critics often allegorise the novel as a commentary on political corruption.
• The artist chose to allegorise the struggle between good and evil through contrasting colors.
• Teachers sometimes allegorise fairy tales to discuss moral lessons with young students.
• The poet’s tendency to allegorise nature made his work rich with symbolic meaning.
• Religious texts are frequently allegorised to reveal hidden theological truths.