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hu·man·i·ze

humanize

pronunciation:
hyu m naIz
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: humanized, humanizes, humanizing
definition 1: to endow with human values and qualities.
definition 2: to make more civilized or humane.
similar words:
civilize
derivations: humanization (n.), humanizer (n.)