/gree"suyz/ , v. , Grecized, Grecizing .
v.t.
1. to impart Greek characteristics to.
2. to translate into Greek.
v.i.
3. to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc.
Also, grecize; esp. Brit., Graecize .
[ 1685-95; graecizare to imitate the Greeks graikízein to speak Greek; see -IZE ]