英語

humanize

gb/hjˈumənˌaɪz/ us/hjˈumənˌaɪz/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
動詞 C1 action
1

make something more humane

To make something kinder and less cruel.

用法パターン: humanize [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use humanize when they mean dehumanize (treat as not human).
類義語
soften (Often implies reducing harshness, but not always about human dignity specifically.) | reform (Emphasizes changing rules or institutions; may or may not be about compassion.)
対義語
dehumanize (To strip away dignity or treat people as less than human.) | brutalize (To make harsher or more violent/cruel.)
コロケーション
humanize the system |humanize the process |humanize the workplace |humanize the justice system |humanize prison conditions |humanize healthcare |humanize childbirth |humanize education |humanize policies |humanize working conditions
テーマ
society |ethics |law |health |public_policy
例文
  • The new guidelines aim to humanize elder care by giving residents more choice and privacy.
  • Activists are pushing to humanize the immigration system and reduce unnecessary detention.
  • The company revised its leave policy to humanize working life for new parents.
学習者向け例文
  • We should humanize the rules so they are fair.
  • The changes humanized the hospital experience.
動詞 B2 action
2

make someone seem relatable

To show the personal side of someone, so they feel real and relatable.

用法パターン: humanize [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse humanize (make relatable) with idolize (admire too much) or romanticize (make seem better than reality).
類義語
personalize (Focuses on adding personal details, not necessarily increasing empathy.) | make relatable (Plain-language synonym; less formal than humanize.)
対義語
depersonalize (To remove personal details and individuality.) | demonize (To portray someone as evil rather than human and complex.)
コロケーション
humanize a politician |humanize a leader |humanize a public figure |humanize a brand |humanize a company |humanize the story |humanize the narrative |humanize the victim |humanize the enemy |humanize the campaign
テーマ
media |politics |business |relationships |communication
例文
  • The interview helped humanize the CEO by showing his doubts and early failures.
  • The documentary humanizes people living with addiction instead of judging them.
  • Adding small moments of humor can humanize a tense conversation.
学習者向け例文
  • The photo humanized her for many voters.
  • He told a personal story to humanize himself.
動詞 C1 action
3

give nonhuman human traits

To make an animal or thing act like a person in a story or picture.

用法パターン: humanize [an animal/object/character]
よくある間違い:
Humanize is sometimes used broadly for anthropomorphize; in careful writing, anthropomorphize is more precise.
類義語
anthropomorphize (More precise and common in academic/technical contexts.) | personify (Often used for giving human qualities to abstract things (like fear or time).)
対義語
dehumanize (To remove human qualities from a person or character.) | objectify (To treat a person like an object rather than a human being.)
コロケーション
humanize animals |humanize a robot |humanize a monster |humanize a villain |humanize a character |humanize the creature |humanize the alien |humanize the AI
テーマ
literature |art |film_tv |design
例文
  • The film tries to humanize the dragon by giving it a family and a sense of loss.
  • Children’s books often humanize animals so kids can relate to them.
  • The game humanizes its robots by giving them humor and recognizable emotions.
学習者向け例文
  • The story humanizes the bear.
  • The artist humanized the computer with a face.
動詞 business C1 action
4

make technology feel people-centered

To make technology or service feel more friendly and easy for people.

用法パターン: humanize [technology/service/communication]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse humanize where simplify or clarify is enough; humanize often implies empathy or a more human tone.
類義語
user-proof (Informal; focuses on ease of use, not tone or empathy.) | make user-friendly (Focuses on usability rather than human warmth or values.)
対義語
automate (Can make processes more machine-driven and less personal in practice.) | mechanize (To make something operate like a machine; often implies less human touch.)
コロケーション
humanize technology |humanize AI |humanize the interface |humanize the user experience |humanize customer service |humanize automated emails |humanize the chatbot |humanize the data |humanize the process |humanize digital communication
テーマ
technology |business |user_experience |communication
例文
  • The team rewrote the error messages to humanize the app and reduce frustration.
  • They’re trying to humanize customer service by letting agents speak in a natural voice.
  • The redesign humanized the portal with clearer language and more helpful guidance.
学習者向け例文
  • We need to humanize the website.
  • The new chatbot feels more humanized.
文法
辞書形
humanize
IPA
GB/hjˈumənˌaɪz/
US/hjˈumənˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
hu - man - ize (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
活用形
Verb
  • Base: humanize
  • 3rd Person Singular: humanizes
  • Present Participle: humanizing
  • Past: humanized
関連語
Forms
humanizes verb humanizing verb humanized verb
Core family
human adjective/noun A2 humanity noun B1 humanization noun
Related words
humane adjective B2 humanely adverb humanitarian adjective/noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dehumanize verb C1 dehumanization noun inhuman adjective inhumane adjective inhumanely adverb
Advanced or less common
humanism noun humanist noun C1 humanistic adjective
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