Grecize

Grecize
/gree"suyz/, v., Grecized, Grecizing.
v.t.
1. to impart Greek characteristics to.
2. to translate into Greek.
v.i.
3. to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc.
Also, grecize; esp. Brit., Graecize.
[1685-95; < L graecizare to imitate the Greeks < Gk graikízein to speak Greek; see -IZE]

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