Anglicize
(sometimes lowercase) to make or become English in form or character: to Anglicize the pronunciation of a Russian name.
Origin of Anglicize
1- Also especially British, An·gli·cise .
Other words from Anglicize
- An·gli·ci·za·tion, noun
- de-An·gli·cize, verb (used with object), de-An·gli·cized, de-An·gli·ciz·ing.
- half-An·gli·cized, adjective
Words Nearby Anglicize
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How to use Anglicize in a sentence
Jimmy was commissioned to Anglicize a proper proposal and André spent hours in repeating the verbiage as taught.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyThey shun the Italian "quarter," mix with Americans, and Anglicize their names.
The Old World in the New | Edward Alsworth RossIt was because the word could only be translated by a circumlocution that I ventured to Anglicize it.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. I (of 3) | George EliotThese were, indeed, tendencious, if I may Anglicize a very necessary word from the Spanish tendencioso.
Dona Perfecta | B. Perez GaldosWhether it is advisable to Anglicize the spelling of certain French words, like timbre, in order to promote their assimilation.
Society for Pure English, Tract 3 (1920) | Society for Pure English
British Dictionary definitions for anglicize
anglicise anglify (ˈæŋɡlɪˌfaɪ)
/ (ˈæŋɡlɪˌsaɪz) /
(sometimes capital) to make or become English in outlook, attitude, form, etc
Derived forms of anglicize
- anglicization or anglicisation, noun
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