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humanize definition

hu·man·ize (hyo̵̅o̅′mə nīz′, yo̵̅o̅′-)

transitive verb humanized -·ized′, humanizing -·iz′·ing

  1. to make human; give a human nature or character to
  2. to make humane; make kind, merciful, considerate, etc.; civilize; refine

intransitive verb

to become human or humane

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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