humanize
[ hyoo-muh-nahyz or, often, yoo- ]
/ ˈhyu məˌnaɪz or, often, ˈyu- /
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verb (used with object), hu·man·ized, hu·man·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), hu·man·ized, hu·man·iz·ing.
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Also especially British, hu·man·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for humanize
humanize
humanise
/ (ˈhjuːməˌnaɪz) /
verb
to make or become human
to make or become humane
Derived forms of humanize
humanization or humanisation, nounhumanizer or humaniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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