Grecize

or gre·cize

[ gree-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Gre·cized, Gre·ciz·ing.

1. to impart Greek characteristics to.
2. to translate into Greek.

verb (used without object)

, Gre·cized, Gre·ciz·ing.

1. to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc.

Grecize

/ ˈɡriːsaɪz /

verb

1. See Graecize
   a variant spelling (esp US) of Graecize

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grecize¹

1685–95; < Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks < Greek graikízein to speak Greek; -ize