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to apostrophize
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use an apostrophe
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to directly address someone or something in a passionate or emotional manner
Example
Shakespeare's characters often apostrophize fate, questioning its role in their lives.
In his poem, the poet apostrophizes the moon, expressing his longing for its silent companionship.
In her diary, she apostrophized her deceased grandmother, sharing her innermost thoughts and feelings.
The orator apostrophized the crowd, urging them to rise up and demand change.
The singer apostrophized his lost love in the heart-wrenching ballad, begging for reconciliation.