anthropomorphize
pronunciation
How to pronounce anthropomorphize in British English:
UK [ˌænθrəpə'mɔ:faɪz]
How to pronounce anthropomorphize in American English:
US [ˌænθrəpə'mɔfaɪz]
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- Verb:
- ascribe human features to something
Word Origin
- anthropomorphize (v.)
- 1834; see anthropomorphic + -ize. Related: Anthropomorphized; anthopomorphizing.
Example
- 1. Brief the anthropomorphize that discusses subject of state-owned property right .
- 2. When dealing with examples such as these , it 's important to remember that the urge to anthropomorphize animal behaviors is a strong one .
- 3. Among their pedagogical qualifications are , oddly enough , their looks : lacking facial expression , insects aren 't so easy to anthropomorphize , which makes researchers less likely to bias interpretations of their behavior .
- 4. Governmental role is the government anthropomorphize locates its function and action .
- 5. In an unconventional way she is able to anthropomorphize these buildings , giving them humanistic qualities resulting in abstract , delicate alien-like figures .