pla·to·nize \ˈplātənˌīz\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