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Grecize
or gre·cize
[ gree-sahyz ]
verb (used with object)
, Gre·cized, Gre·ciz·ing.
- to impart Greek characteristics to.
- to translate into Greek.
verb (used without object)
, Gre·cized, Gre·ciz·ing.
- to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc.
Grecize
/ ˈɡriːsaɪz /
verb
- a variant spelling (esp US) of Graecize
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Example Sentences
Words derived from proper names, and having direct reference to particular persons, places, sects, or nations, should begin with capitals; as, "Platonic, Newtonian, Greek, or Grecian, Romish, or Roman, Italic, or Italian, German, or Germanic, Swedish, Turkish, Chinese, Genoese, French, Dutch, Scotch, Welsh:" so, perhaps, "to Platonize, Grecize, Romanize, Italicize, Latinize, or Frenchify."
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