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hebraize

He·bra·ize
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hee-brey-ahyz, -bree-]
    • /ˈhi breɪˌaɪz, -bri-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hee-brey-ahyz, -bree-]
    • /ˈhi breɪˌaɪz, -bri-/

Definitions of hebraize word

  • verb without object hebraize to use expressions or constructions distinctive of the Hebrew language. 1
  • verb with object hebraize to make conformable to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of the Hebrew people. 1
  • verb hebraize to become or cause to become Hebrew or Hebraic 0
  • verb transitive hebraize to make or become Hebrew in language, customs, character, etc. 0

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Origin of hebraize

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Late Greek Hebraízein to speak Hebrew, behave like a Jew. See Hebrew, -ize

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Parts of speech for Hebraize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hebraize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

hebraize usage trend in Literature

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