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rhapsodize

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rhap⋅so⋅dize

  [rap-suh-dahyz] verb, -dized, -diz⋅ing.
Use rhapsodize in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to talk with extravagant enthusiasm.
2. to speak or write rhapsodies.
–verb (used with object)
3. to recite as a rhapsody.
Also, especially British, rhap⋅so⋅dise.

Origin:
1600–10; rhapsod(y) + -ize
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rhap·so·dize   (rāp'sə-dīz')   
v.   rhap·so·dized, rhap·so·diz·ing, rhap·so·diz·es

v.   intr.
To express oneself in an immoderately enthusiastic manner.
v.   tr.
To recite (something) in the manner of a rhapsody.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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