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- [ih-tal-yuh-nahyz]
- /ɪˈtæl yəˌnaɪz/
- /ɪ.ˈtæ.ljə.naɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-tal-yuh-nahyz]
- /ɪˈtæl yəˌnaɪz/
Definitions of italianize word
- verb without object italianize to become Italian in manner, character, etc. 1
- verb without object italianize to speak Italian. 1
- verb with object italianize to make Italian, especially in manner, character, etc. 1
- verb italianize to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing 0
- verb transitive italianize to make or become Italian in quality, appearance, character, etc. 0
- verb italianize (Transitive Verb) To give something Italian characteristics. 0
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Origin of italianize
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; Italian + -ize
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Parts of speech for Italianize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
italianize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
italianize usage trend in Literature
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