archaize
/ˈɑrkiˌaɪz/
verb
- To make something seem old-fashioned or to imitate an older style, especially in language or art.
- The designer tried to archaize the furniture by using dark wood and ornate carvings.
- Some modern poets archaize their vocabulary to mimic the style of Shakespeare.
- The writer chose to archaize the dialogue to give the novel a medieval feel.
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