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humanize
hu·man·ize [ hymə nz ] (past and past participle hu·man·ized, present participle hu·man·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular hu·man·iz·es)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. make or become humane: to make somebody or something humane in character, characteristics, or nature, or become humane
2. make or become human: to make something human or like humans, or become human or like humans

hu·man·i·za·tion [ hyməni záysh'n ] noun
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