Definition of objectify
objectified
;objectifying
transitive verb
1 : to treat as an object or cause to have objective reality They believe that beauty pageants objectify women.
2 : to give expression to (something, such as an abstract notion, feeling, or ideal) in a form that can be experienced by others It is the essence of the fairy tale to objectify differing facets of the child's emotional experience … — John Updike
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Examples of objectify in a Sentence
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
Recent Examples of objectify from the Web
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First awkward conversation between a father and son objectifying a woman: check.
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After all, when video game companies degrade and objectify women, our family evades screen time and enjoys the real world.
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Circa 1837
First Known Use of objectify
circa 1837
OBJECTIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of objectify for English Language Learners
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: to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
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