English verb: urbanize | |||
1. | urbanize (change) make more industrial or city-like | ||
Samples | The area was urbanized after many people moved in. | ||
Synonyms | urbanise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Verb group | urbanise, urbanize | ||
2. | urbanize (change) impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon | ||
Samples | Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them. | ||
Synonyms | urbanise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Verb group | urbanise, urbanize | ||