Main Entry: hu·man·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈhyü-mə-ˌnīz, ˈyü-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): hu·man·ized; hu·man·iz·ing

Date: 1603

1 a : to represent as human : attribute human qualities to b : to adapt to human nature or use
2 : to make humane

— hu·man·i·za·tion \ˌhyü-mə-nə-ˈzā-shən, ˌyü-\ noun

— hu·man·iz·er noun