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humanize

hu·man·ize
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hyoo-muh-nahyz or, often, yoo-]
    • /ˈhyu məˌnaɪz or, often, ˈyu-/
    • /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hyoo-muh-nahyz or, often, yoo-]
    • /ˈhyu məˌnaɪz or, often, ˈyu-/

Definitions of humanize word

  • verb with object humanize to make humane, kind, or gentle. 1
  • verb with object humanize to make human. 1
  • verb without object humanize to become human or humane. 1
  • noun humanize Make (something) more humane or civilized. 1
  • transitive verb humanize make appear more sympathetic 1
  • transitive verb humanize make more humane 1

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Origin of humanize

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; human + -ize

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Humanize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

humanize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

humanize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for humanize

verb humanize

  • civilize — To civilize a person or society means to educate them and improve their way of life.
  • tame — changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated: a tame bear.
  • teach — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
  • cultivate — If you cultivate land or crops, you prepare land and grow crops on it.
  • refine — to bring to a fine or a pure state; free from impurities: to refine metal, sugar, or petroleum.

Antonyms for humanize

verb humanize

  • brutalize — If an unpleasant experience brutalizes someone, it makes them cruel or violent.

Top questions with humanize

  • tight spaces hard architecture and how to humanize it?
  • how to humanize your brand?
  • what does humanize mean?

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