1. to make classical in style or form; to give classical characteristics to something
Usage: formal; often used in art and literature contexts

Examples

• The architect decided to classicize the building’s facade with Greek columns.
• She attempted to classicize her writing style by studying ancient Roman texts.
• The museum’s renovation will classicize the entrance hall.
• Critics argued that the director’s attempt to classicize Shakespeare was unnecessary.
• The composer chose to classicize the folk melody using traditional harmonic structures.
• Art students learn to classicize their drawings by studying classical proportions.