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mythologize

/ˌmɪθəˈlɒɡaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does mythologize mean?

verb

to attribute a mythical or legendary quality to something, or to explain or describe something in terms of myth or legend.

Example

"The poet mythologized the city's history in her latest collection."

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