Definition

To change something so that it is more like English in style, sound, or spelling.

Example

The author decided to anglicize the names of the characters in the story to make them more relatable to English readers.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we should anglicize some of these foreign names?

Yeah, it can make things easier for everyone to pronounce.

Right? Sometimes it's just too hard to say them the original way.

Exactly! I prefer names that sound more familiar to me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anglicize is formed from "Anglicus" (meaning English) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to become). The word means to make something English in form or character.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'English' ('Anglicus') — that's what anglicize means.

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