Gre|cize

Gre|cize
Gre|cize «GREE syz», verb, -cized, -ciz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to give Greek characteristics to.
2. to translate into Greek.
–v.i.
to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, idioms, and customs. Also Graecize.
╂[< Greek graikízein (literally) speak Greek < Graikós Greek]

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