alchemise
/ˈælkəmaɪz/
alchemise verb: to change something's properties by means of alchemy or as if by magic.
Verb
alchemise (third-person singular simple present alchemises, present participle alchemising, simple past and past participle alchemised)
- To change something's properties by means of alchemy or as if by magic.
- Their dearest wish was to alchemise iron into gold.
- Something about this gutsy, heartfelt drama from screenwriter Robert D Siegel and director Darren Aronofsky alchemises Rourke’s conceit into a terrifically engaging, likable and even vulnerable performance.2009 January 16, Peter Bradshaw, “The Wrestler review – heartfelt drama that alchemises a terrific central performance”, in The Guardian
Synonyms of alchemise
Forms of alchemise
| third-person singular present | alchemises |
|---|---|
| present participle | alchemising |
| past participle | alchemised |
| past | alchemised |
| alternative form | alchemize |
Origin of alchemise
From alchemy + -ise.
Questions about alchemise
- What does alchemise mean?
- Alchemise means to change something's properties by means of alchemy or as if by magic.
- What part of speech is alchemise?
- Alchemise is a verb.
- How do you pronounce alchemise?
- Alchemise is pronounced /ˈælkəmaɪz/.
- What is the past tense of alchemise?
- The past tense of alchemise is alchemised.
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