humanize

[hyoo-muh-nahyz]

humanize Definition

  • 1to make something more humane or compassionate
  • 2to represent something in a human form or attribute human qualities to it

Using humanize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "humanize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's new policy is an attempt to humanize the workplace.

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    The author uses animals to humanize the characters in her stories.

  • Example

    The documentary aims to humanize the experience of refugees.

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    The artist's work often seeks to humanize political issues.

humanize Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with humanize

  • to make oneself appear more approachable, relatable, or sympathetic

    Example

    In his speech, the politician tried to humanize himself by sharing personal anecdotes.

  • to make a brand more relatable and appealing to consumers by emphasizing its human qualities or values

    Example

    The marketing team's strategy was to humanize the brand by featuring real employees in their advertisements.

  • to design technology that is more user-friendly and intuitive, with the goal of making it feel more natural and less intimidating

    Example

    The startup's mission is to humanize technology by creating products that are accessible to everyone.

Origins of humanize

from Latin 'humanus', meaning 'human'

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Summary: humanize in Brief

To 'humanize' [hyoo-muh-nahyz] is to make something more compassionate or to attribute human qualities to it. It can refer to making workplaces or brands more relatable, as in 'The company's new policy is an attempt to humanize the workplace,' or to representing non-human entities in a human form, as in 'The author uses animals to humanize the characters in her stories.'

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