anglicize
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.an·gli·cize
transitive verb, often capitalized \ˈaŋ-glə-ˌsīz\an·gli·cizedan·gli·ciz·ing
Definition of ANGLICIZE
1
: to make English in quality or characteristics
2
: to adapt (a foreign word, name, or phrase) to English usage: as a : to alter to a characteristic English form, sound, or spelling b : to convert (a name) to its English equivalent <anglicize Juan as John>
— an·gli·ci·za·tion \ˌaŋ-glə-sə-ˈzā-shən\ noun often capitalized
Examples of ANGLICIZE
- The cookbook anglicized many exotic dishes to make them easier to prepare.
First Known Use of ANGLICIZE
1710
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