grecize
/ˈɡriːsaɪz/
verb
- To give a Greek form, character, or style to something.
- The artist chose to grecize the sculpture by adding flowing robes and a laurel wreath.
- The translator decided to grecize the names of the characters to match the ancient setting.
- In the 19th century, many European architects tried to grecize their buildings with columns and pediments.
- To adopt Greek customs, language, or culture.
- Some historians argue that Alexander the Great encouraged local rulers to grecize their courts.
- After living in Athens for years, she began to grecize her daily habits and even her cooking.
- The conquered people slowly started to grecize, speaking Greek and wearing Greek clothing.
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