humanize

English

/ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.
  • (transitive) To make sympathetic or relatable.
  • (intransitive) To become humane or civilized.
  • (transitive) To convert into something human or belonging to humans.

Etymology

Suffix from English human.

Origin

English

human

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