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Definitions for: Moralize
[v] improve the morals of
[v] speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"
[v] interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story"
Webster (1913) Definition: Mor"al*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moralized; p. pr. &
vb. n. Moralizing.] [Cf. F. moraliser.]
1. To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense;
to draw a moral from.
This fable is moralized in a common proverb.
--L'Estrange.
Did he not moralize this spectacle? --Shak.
2. To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to
lend a moral to.
While chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed
By Wisdom, moralize his pensive road. --Wordsworth.
3. To render moral; to correct the morals of.
It had a large share in moralizing the poor white
people of the country. --D. Ramsay.
4. To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality
of, either for better or worse.
Good and bad stars moralize not our actions. --Sir
T. Browne.
Mor"al*ize, v. i.
To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as
involving a moral.
Synonyms: moralise, moralise, preachify, sermonise, sermonize
See Also: advocate, interpret, preach, reclaim, rectify, reform, regenerate
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