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- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gree-sahyz]
- /ˈgri saɪz/
Definitions of grecize word
- verb with object grecize to translate into Greek. 2
- verb with object grecize to impart Greek characteristics to. 1
- verb without object grecize to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc. 1
- verb transitive grecize to make Greek; give a Greek form to; Hellenize 0
- intransitive verb grecize to imitate the Greeks in language, manner, etc. 0
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Origin of grecize
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks < Greek graikízein to speak Greek; see -ize
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Parts of speech for Grecize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grecize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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