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humanize

[hyoo-muh-nahyz, yoo-] / ˈhyu məˌnaɪz, ˈyu- /
VERB
acculturate
Synonyms


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Then comes the pitch: pay to "humanize" the writing, a pattern experts say bears the hallmarks of a scam.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But he has also done little to humanize Laxman’s sins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

He also knows how to be comfortable in that space, and still find ways to humanize himself to an audience trying desperately to demonize him.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Skaggs’ lawyer asked questions to elicit testimony from Trout that would humanize Skaggs, to establish that he was a valued teammate and friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

After a lovely visit to Maer a few weeks before the wedding, he told Emma that she would have to humanize him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman