alchemize

verb

al·​che·​mize ˈal-kə-ˌmīz How to pronounce alchemize (audio)
alchemized; alchemizing

transitive verb

: to change by alchemy : transmute

Examples of alchemize in a Sentence

time and fiction writers have alchemized these Wild West thugs into romantic heroes
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But the new party chair, who has also nudged an increase in grass-roots donations and donors, saw it as an opportunity to alchemize anger into action. Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 4 May 2023 Your guides are asking you to alchemize the pain, overwhelming feelings, or frustration that’s been present into something beautiful. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2021 After all, Hollywood has been attempting to alchemize games into movies and TV shows for decades — from Street Fighter to Doom to Halo to Assassin’s Creed. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2023 In that circle, sisterhood and dance may alchemize loss, conflict, and violence into community healing. Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for alchemize 

Word History

Etymology

alchemy + -ize

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alchemize was in 1594

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“Alchemize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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