grecize

Gre·cize

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/

Definitions of grecize word

verb with object grecize to translate into Greek. 2
verb with object grecize to impart Greek characteristics to. 1
verb without object grecize to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc. 1
verb transitive grecize to make Greek; give a Greek form to; Hellenize 0
intransitive verb grecize to imitate the Greeks in language, manner, etc. 0

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Origin of grecize

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 Grecize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Grecize

grecize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.