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at⋅ti⋅cize

   [at-uh-sahyz]
verb, -cized, -ciz⋅ing. (often initial capital letter)
–verb (used without object)
1. to affect Attic style, usages, etc.; intermingle with Attic elements.
2. to favor or side with the Athenians.
–verb (used with object)
3. to make conformable to Attic usage.
Also, especially British, at⋅ti⋅cise.

Origin:
1600–10; < Gk attikízein to speak Attic, side with Athens. See Attic, -ize
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