anthropomorphize

[ an-thruh-puh-mawr-fahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, an·thro·po·mor·phized, an·thro·po·mor·phiz·ing.

1. to ascribe human form or attributes to (an animal, plant, material object, etc.).

anthropomorphize

/ ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfaɪz /

verb

1. to attribute or ascribe human form or behaviour to (a god, animal, object, etc)

Other Words From

• anthro·po·morphi·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anthropomorphize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; anthropomorph(ic) ( def ) + -ize

Example Sentences

The same tendency to anthropomorphize helps sell everything from doggie sweaters to… catered birthday bashes.

From The Daily Beast

Even when you worship a beast or a stone, you practically anthropomorphize it.

From Project Gutenberg