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Allegorize

To form or turn into allegory; as, to allegorize the history of a people.

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Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Construe 76% connected

To apply the rules of syntax to (a sentence or clause) so as to exhibit the structure, arrangement, or connection of, or to discover the sense; to ex…

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Interpret 76% connected

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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See 76% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

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Allegorizer 74% connected

One who allegorizes, or turns things into allegory; an allegorist.

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Allegorizer 74% connected

One who allegorizes, or turns things into allegory; an allegorist.

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Allegory 74% connected

A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and circumstances.…

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Allegory 74% connected

A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and circumstances.…

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Emblem 74% connected

Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.

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Emblem 74% connected

Inlay; inlaid or mosaic work; something ornamental inserted in a surface.

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Fable 74% connected

A Feigned story or tale, intended to instruct or amuse; a fictitious narration intended to enforce some useful truth or precept; an apologue. See the…

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Fable 74% connected

A Feigned story or tale, intended to instruct or amuse; a fictitious narration intended to enforce some useful truth or precept; an apologue. See the…

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