Grecize

American  

[gree-sahyz] / ˈgri saɪz /

especially British, Graecize or grecize

verb (used with object)

Grecized, Grecizing

1. to impart Greek characteristics to.

2. to translate into Greek.

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verb (used without object)

Grecized, Grecizing

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

Grecize British  

/ ˈɡriːsaɪz /

verb

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of Graecize

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Etymology

Origin of Grecize

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

Example Sentences

Words derived from proper names, and having direct reference to particular persons, places, sects, or nations, should begin with capitals; as, "Platonic, Newtonian, Greek, or Grecian, Romish, or Roman, Italic, or Italian, German, or Germanic, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese, Genoese, French, Dutch, Scotch, Welsh:" so, perhaps, "to Platonize, Grecize, Romanize, Italicize, Latinize, or Frenchify."

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