humanize
[hyoo-muh-nahyz or, often, yoo-]
See more synonyms for humanize on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object), hu·man·ized, hu·man·iz·ing.- to make humane, kind, or gentle.
- to make human.
verb (used without object), hu·man·ized, hu·man·iz·ing.- to become human or humane.
Also especially British, hu·man·ise.
Origin of humanize
First recorded in
1595–1605; human +
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Examples from the Web for humanized
Contemporary Examples of humanized
“They humanized [Kim Jong-Un] quite a bit,” David Brand, 32, said following the show.
But before she left, she had encapsulated our defense and humanized Diana B. in a single statement.
It illustrated and humanized issues such as race, AIDS, eating disorders, prejudice, and addiction.
Historical Examples of humanized
But as he saw how eager I was to feel his view and become enthused, by degrees he humanized it all.
Perhaps you won't understand when I say it's as if she had humanized it.
They could not have done so at their ease had the river not been humanized.
Alcamenes represented him as a sort of humanized Zeus or Jupiter.
The sea is humanized and redeemed somewhat by the presence of these workers.
British Dictionary definitions for humanized- to make or become human
- to make or become humane
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for humanizedv.c.1600, from human + -ize. Related: Humanized; humanizing.
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