Americanize

Amer·i·can·ize

verb
\ə-ˈmer-ə-kə-ˌnīz, -ˈmər-, -ˈme-rə-\

Amer·i·can·izedAmer·i·can·iz·ing

Definition of AMERICANIZE

transitive verb

1

: to cause to acquire or conform to American characteristics

2

: to bring (as an area) under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of the United States

intransitive verb

: to acquire or conform to American traits

Examples of AMERICANIZE

1. The editors of the book decided to Americanize the spelling.

First Known Use of AMERICANIZE

1797

Rhymes with AMERICANIZE

apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize