grecize Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gre"cize transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. F. gréciser.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Grecized ; present participle & verbal noun Grecizing

Definitions

1. To render Grecian; also, to cause (a word or phrase in another language) to take a Greek form; as, the name is Grecized. T. Warton.
2. To translate into Greek.

Gre"cize, Gre"cian*ize intransitive verb (Also<

• Grecize
• Grecianize

)

Definitions

1. To conform to the Greek custom, especially in speech.