English Explanatory Dictionary

humanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.
  2. To make sympathetic or relatable.
  3. To convert into something human or belonging to humans.
verb
  1. To make humane.
  2. To become humane or civilized.

Pronunciation

/ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-humanize.wav /hjuːˈmeɪn.aɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-humanize2.wav

Word forms

humanize humanizes humanizing humanized humanise

Etymology

From human + -ize.

Antonyms

dehumanize

Derived words

humanizable humanization humanizer overhumanize rehumanize unhumanize
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