Hebraize

[ hee-brey-ahyz, -bree- ]

verb (used without object)

, He·bra·ized, He·bra·iz·ing.

1. to use expressions or constructions distinctive of the Hebrew language.

verb (used with object)

, He·bra·ized, He·bra·iz·ing.

1. to make conformable to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of the Hebrew people.

Hebraize

/ ˈhiːbreɪˌaɪz /

verb

1. to become or cause to become Hebrew or Hebraic

Derived Forms

• ˌHebraiˈzation, noun
• ˈHebraˌizer, noun

Other Words From

• Hebra·i·zation noun
• Hebra·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hebraize¹

1635–45; < Late Greek Hebraízein to speak Hebrew, behave like a Jew. See Hebrew, -ize