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humanize
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hu·man·ize  (hym-nz)
tr.v. hu·man·ized, hu·man·iz·ing, hu·man·iz·es
1. To portray or endow with human characteristics or attributes; make human: humanized the puppets with great skill.
2. To imbue with humaneness or human kindness; civilize: acts of courtesy that humanize life in a big city.

human·i·zation (-m-n-zshn) n.
human·izer n.

humanize, humanise [ˈhjuːməˌnaɪz]
vb
1. to make or become human
2. to make or become humane
humanization , humanisation n
humanizer , humaniser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.humanize - make more humane; "The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
dehumanise, dehumanize - deprive of human qualities; "Life in poverty has dehumanized them"

humanize
verb civilize, improve, refine, polish, educate, soften, cultivate, tame, reclaim, enlighten, mellow He used what discretion he could to modify or humanize the system.
Translations
humanize [ˈhjuːmənaɪz] VThumanizar
humanize [ˈhjuːmənaɪz] humanise (British) vt [+ situation, condition] → humaniser
humanize


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