Italianize

(-yə nīz′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb Italianized, Italianizing

to make or become Italian in quality, appearance, character, etc.

Origin: Fr italianiser

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See Italianize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb I·tal·ian·ized, I·tal·ian·iz·ing, I·tal·ian·iz·es
verb, transitive
To give an Italian aspect to.
verb, intransitive
To adopt Italian speech, manners, or customs.

Related Forms:

  • I·talˌian·i·zaˈtion (-yə-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun
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