rhapsodize
UK[ˈrapsədaɪz]US[ˈrapsədaɪz]
v
to speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm and delight.
v
to recite or compose a rhapsody.
Morpheme Breakdown
rhapsod
ize
rhapsod
rhapsody
ize
verb-forming suffix
Etymology
the word 'rhapsodize' originates from the greek 'rhapsōidia', which referred to an epic poem, particularly one like those of homer, stitched together from shorter compositions. this term itself derives from 'rhaptein', meaning 'to stitch', and 'ōidē', meaning 'song' or 'ode'. the concept evolved from the literal stitching of song verses to the figurative expression of ecstatic, impassioned speech or writing. the suffix '-ize' was later attached, following the pattern of forming verbs from nouns, to create the modern english verb meaning to express oneself with extravagant enthusiasm.
Analysis
Structure: rhapsod (rhapsody) + ize (verb-forming suffix)
rhapsod (from greek 'rhapsōidia', meaning an epic poem or a recitation of such a poem) + ize (a verb-forming suffix of greek origin via latin and french, meaning 'to make, to become, or to engage in').
Examples
the critic would rhapsodize for paragraphs about the film's visual poetry.
she began to rhapsodize about the beauty of the sunset, describing each color in vivid detail.
in his letter, he rhapsodized about his travels through the italian countryside.