anthropomorphize

[ an-thruh-puh-mawr-fahyz ]

/ ˌæn θrə pəˈmɔr faɪz /

verb (used with or without object), an·thro·po·mor·phized, an·thro·po·mor·phiz·ing.

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

Words nearby anthropomorphize

anthropometer, anthropometrics, anthropometry, anthropomorphic, anthropomorphism, anthropomorphize, anthropomorphosis, anthropomorphous, anthroponomy, anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis, anthroponym

Also especially British, an·thro·po·mor·phise.

Origin of anthropomorphize

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

OTHER WORDS FROM anthropomorphize

an·thro·po·mor·phi·za·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for anthropomorphize

The same tendency to anthropomorphize helps sell everything from doggie sweaters to… catered birthday bashes.
Man's Only Friend|Michael Schaffer|March 31, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for anthropomorphize

anthropomorphize

anthropomorphise

/ (ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːfaɪz) /

verb

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

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