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arcaiza

[ar-ka-ˈi-za]
verb
to archaize; to make archaic or obsolete in style
1. to render something archaic or old-fashioned in appearance, language, or style
The author chose to archaize the dialogue to create a historical atmosphere.
O autor escolheu arcaizar o diálogo para criar uma atmosfera histórica.
2. to use or adopt archaic language, customs, or forms
The theatrical production archaized the text to enhance its classical appeal.
A produção teatral arcaizou o texto para aumentar seu apelo clássico.
Synonyms
envelhecertornar arcaicomodernizar de forma retrógrada
Antonyms
modernizaratualizarcontemporanizar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arcaizar
common usage in literary and academic contexts
Portugal
arcaizar
less frequent; more common in specialized literary criticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

arcaizar a linguagem - to archaize the language
arcaizar o estilo - to make the style archaic
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