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hu·man·ize (hyo̵̅o̅′mə nīz′, yo̵̅o̅′-)
transitive verb humanized -·ized′, humanizing -·iz′·ing
- to make human; give a human nature or character to
- to make humane; make kind, merciful, considerate, etc.; civilize; refine
intransitive verb
to become human or humane
Related Forms:
- humanization hu′·mani·za′·tion noun
- humanizer hu′·man·iz′er noun
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