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Mor"al*ize (mr"al*z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Moralized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Moralizing (?).] [Cf. F. moraliser.] 1. To apply to a moral purpose;
to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
This fable is moralized in a common proverb.
L'Estrange.
Did he not moralize this spectacle?
Shak.
2. To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a
moral to.
While chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed By Wisdom,
moralize his pensive road.
Wordsworth.