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- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/
Definitions of graecize word
- verb with object graecize to impart Greek characteristics to. 1
- verb with object graecize to translate into Greek. 1
- verb without object graecize to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc. 1
- abbreviation GRAECIZE Grecize 0
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Origin of graecize
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks < Greek graikízein to speak Greek; see -ize
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Parts of speech for Graecize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graecize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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