ˈplāt ə nˌīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: French platoniser, probably from Late Greek platōnizein, from Greek Platōn Plato died 347 B.C. + -izein -ize
intransitive verb
: to adopt, imitate, or conform to Platonic opinions
transitive verb
1. : to explain in accordance with or adapt to Platonic doctrines
2. : to render Platonic : idealize