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Vocabulary Entry
plato
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A philosopher of ancient Greece known for his writings on various topics including ethics, politics, and metaphysics.
Example Sentences
"Plato wrote many dialogues featuring his teacher, Socrates."
"His work has greatly influenced Western philosophy."
"The Academy founded by Plato was one of the earliest institutions of higher learning."
V
verb
To shape or mold something, especially in the context of art or sculpting.
Example Sentences
"The artist decided to plato the clay into a beautiful sculpture."
"She likes to plato her ideas into a coherent argument."
"He planned to plato the metal into intricate designs."