humanize meaning

UK US /ˈhjumənaɪz/ 3 syllables

humanize (verb): make more humane.

Spelling: humanise (British) · humanize (American)

Definition of humanize

  1. make more humane
    • The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city

    Synonyms: humanise

    Opposite: dehumanize

    Type of: change

    Related forms: humanization

How to pronounce humanize

humanize is pronounced /ˈhjumənaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with humanize

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in ZE · 8-letter words

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