HUMANIZE


Meaning of HUMANIZE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnīz verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: French humaniser, from Middle French, from Latin humanus + Middle French -iser -ize

transitive verb

1.

a. : to give a human character or aspect to : treat or regard as human : represent in human form

there is no worship here, … but nevertheless they humanize the crocodiles — W.W.Howells

b. : to adapt or make congenial to human nature, sensibilities, or use : make more sympathetic or responsive to human needs or desires

dedicated himself … to the humanizing of business and finance — George Wolf

2. : to make humane : make gentle : soften , refine , civilize

nations have feebly tried to humanize and regulate war — Vera M. Dean

New England was appointed to guide the nation, to … humanize it — Van Wyck Brooks

intransitive verb

1. : to become humane

2. : to have or spread a civilizing influence

it is the function of women to humanize — M.F.A.Montagu

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