i·tal·i·cize

[ih-tal-uh-sahyz, ahy-tal-] verb, i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to print in italic type.
2.
to underscore with a single line, as in indicating italics.
verb (used without object)
3.
to use italics.
Also, especially British, i·tal·i·cise.


Origin:
1785–95; italic + -ize

i·tal·i·ci·za·tion, noun
un·i·tal·i·cized, adjective
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italicize or italicise (ɪˈtælɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to print (textual matter) in italic type
2.  (tr) to underline (letters, words, etc) with a single line to indicate italics
 
italicise or italicise
 
vb
 
italici'zation or italicise
 
n
 
italici'sation or italicise
 
n

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Example sentences
Is there some way you can either bold, italicize or highlight that statement.
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  of color, it did not always do so.
Italicize large publications, but use quotes for smaller units within
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