Humanize: meaning, definitions and examples

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humanize

 

[ ˈhjuːmənaɪz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

positive behavior

To make something more humane or kinder; to treat with compassion and empathy.

Synonyms

compassionize, empathize, kinden

Examples of usage

  • He always tries to humanize difficult situations by offering a helping hand.
  • She believes in humanizing the workplace by promoting a culture of respect and understanding.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To make a product or system more user-friendly and accessible to people.

Synonyms

accessibilize, simplify, user-friendly

Examples of usage

  • The company aims to humanize their website interface for a better user experience.
  • This update will humanize the app, making it easier for new users to navigate.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The act of adding a human touch to interactions or communications in a business setting.

Synonyms

empathy, human touch, personalize

Examples of usage

  • The humanize of customer service helped improve client satisfaction rates.
  • The CEO emphasized the importance of humanize in marketing strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "humanize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humanizar

🇮🇳 मानवीकरण करना

🇩🇪 vermenschlichen

🇮🇩 memanusiakan

🇺🇦 гуманізувати

🇵🇱 uczłowieczyć

🇯🇵 人間らしくする

🇫🇷 humaniser

🇪🇸 humanizar

🇹🇷 insanileştirmek

🇰🇷 인간화하다

🇸🇦 أنسن

🇨🇿 polidštit

🇸🇰 poludšťovať

🇨🇳 人性化

🇸🇮 humanizirati

🇮🇸 mannúðlega

🇰🇿 адамгершілік

🇬🇪 ადამიანურად ქცევა

🇦🇿 insanlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 humanizar

Etymology

The word 'humanize' originated from the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin word 'humanus' meaning 'human'. It first appeared in the 15th century with the sense of 'to render human' or 'to make humane'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the ideas of compassion, empathy, and making things more accessible and user-friendly. Today, 'humanize' is widely used in various contexts, from personal relationships to technology and business, emphasizing the importance of kindness, empathy, and human connection.

See also: dehumanise, dehumanising, dehumanization, dehumanize, dehumanizing, humanitarian, humanitarians, humanity, humanization, humanizing, humankind, humans, inhuman, inhumanity, metahuman, subhuman, superhuman.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,288 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.