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/ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ · hu·ma·nize
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- To make something or someone possess the qualities of a human being, especially consciousness, emotion, or agency. The filmmaker used CGI to humanize the robot, giving it facial expressions and a voice.
- To render a person, group, or situation more sympathetic, relatable, or understandable to others. The journalist’s profile of the refugee family helped humanize the immigration debate.
- To become humane, civilised, or morally refined; to adopt more compassionate behaviour. After years of conflict, the community began to humanize, focusing on reconciliation and mutual aid.
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Did you know? The British spelling *humanise* is often used in academic writing, while the verb gained popular attention in the 21st century as AI developers strive to ‘humanize’ chatbots and virtual assistants.