The author puts a human face on the disease by interviewing people who have it.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
put a human face on something — make something human phrase to make something seem more real or easier to understand, because you meet or hear about people who are involved We really do have to put a human face onto these figures and these financial arguments. Thesaurus: to… … Useful english dictionary
put a human face on something — or make something human to make something seem more real or easier to understand, because you meet or hear about people who are involved We really do have to put a human face onto these figures and these financial arguments … English dictionary
human — hu|man1 W1 [ˈhju:mən] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: humain, from Latin humanus] 1.) belonging to or relating to people, especially as opposed to machines or animals ▪ There are many different cell types in the human body . ▪ the power… … Dictionary of contemporary English
human — hu|man1 [ hjumən ] adjective *** relating to people: This level of human suffering cannot be tolerated. human behavior: the study of human behavior human kindness/decency: Feeding the hungry is basic human decency. unfit/safe for human… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
human */*/*/ — I UK [ˈhjuːmən] / US [ˈhjumən] adjective relating to people This level of human suffering cannot be tolerated. human behaviour: the study of human behaviour human kindness/decency: Feeding the hungry is only basic human decency. unfit/safe for… … English dictionary
Face (sociological concept) — Face, idiomatically meaning dignity/prestige, is a fundamental concept in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, semantics, politeness theory, psychology, political science, communication, and Face Negotiation Theory. Contents 1 Definitions 2 … Wikipedia
Face perception — is the process by which the brain and mind understand and interpret the face, particularly the human face.The face is an important site for the identification of others and conveys significant social information. Probably because of the… … Wikipedia
face — faceable, adj. /fays/, n., v., faced, facing. n. 1. the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin. 2. a look or expression on this part: a sad face. 3. an expression or look that indicates ridicule, disgust, etc.; grimace: The child… … Universalium
human behaviour — Introduction the potential and expressed capacity for physical, mental, and social activity during the phases of human life. Human beings, like other animal species, have a typical life course that consists of successive phases of… … Universalium
face — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 front part of the head ADJECTIVE ▪ angelic, beautiful, cute, handsome, lovely, perfect, pleasant, pretty, sweet … Collocations dictionary
