anthologize
Gather chosen works
To anthologize is to collect works into an anthology—a curated compilation of writings, usually by different authors.
A poem that has been widely anthologized appears in many collections: Her short stories have been anthologized in numerous volumes.
The verb implies selection and preservation, suggesting the work merits inclusion alongside other notable pieces.
Bring items together
- assembleJoin parts together
- gatherBring or come together
- compileCollect into unified whole
- collateArrange systematically
aggregate · curate · amass · consolidate · organize · arrange · bring together · select
Selected passages from texts
- extractsRemoves or concentrated essences
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- gemsCut precious stones
- favoritesMost preferred choices
best of · samplings · treasures · finest · selected works · picks · handpicked · curated selections
One who revises text
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- volumeAmount of space filled
- editionSingle published version
- collectionGathered set of items
imprint · preface · introduction · foreword · hardcover · paperback · reprint · copyright
collect
Bring items together
collate · aggregate · curate · amass · consolidate · organize · arrange · bring together · select · edit
excerpts
Selected passages from texts
- extractsRemoves or concentrated essences
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- gemsCut precious stones
favorites · best of · samplings · treasures · finest · selected works · picks · handpicked · curated selections · notable works
editor
One who revises text
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- volumeAmount of space filled
- editionSingle published version
collection · imprint · preface · introduction · foreword · hardcover · paperback · reprint · copyright · permissions
poetry
Metrical literary composition
- proseUnversified language
- short storiesBrief prose narratives
- essaysShort nonfiction prose pieces
excerpts · verse · sonnets · haiku · passages · writings · works · texts · pieces · selections
anthologizescatter
Distribute in random directions
disperse · fragment · disassemble · separate · distribute
- horror anthologiesCompilations of frightening tales
- comic anthologiesCollected humorous sequential art
- music anthologiesCurated song collections
- story anthologiesCurated collections of narratives
- literature anthologiesVolumes of selected writings