verb (used with object), i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.
- to print in italic type.
- to underscore with a single line, as in indicating italics.
verb (used without object), i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing.
- to use italics.
verb
- to print (textual matter) in italic type
- (tr) to underline (letters, words, etc) with a single line to indicate italics
v.“to print in italics” (for emphasis, etc.), 1795, from italic + -ize. Related: Italicized; italicizing.