lyricize

 [lir-uh-sahyz]  

lyr·i·cize

   [lir-uh-sahyz] verb, lyr·i·cized, lyr·i·ciz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to write lyrics.
2.
to write lyrically or in a lyric style.
verb (used with object)
3.
to put into lyric form; treat in a lyric style.

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Also, especially British, lyr·i·cise.

Origin:
1825–35; lyric + -ize

Related forms
lyr·i·ci·za·tion, noun
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