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anthropomorphize

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb anthropomorphize has 1 sense
  1. anthropomorphize, anthropomorphise - ascribe human features to something
    --1 is one way to impute, ascribe, assign, attribute
    Derived form: noun anthropomorphism1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something to somebody

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Term: anthropomorphize

Description:

Anthropomorphize is a verb that refers to the act of attributing human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, such as animals or inanimate objects. It is the process of giving human-like qualities to something that is not actually human.

Sample Sentences:

1. As a writer, I often anthropomorphize animals in my stories, giving them the ability to speak and reason.

2. Some pet owners tend to anthropomorphize their pets, treating them like children and ascribing emotions and thoughts to them.

3. The cartoon depicted a talking car, a classic example of anthropomorphizing an inanimate object.

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