Grecize

[gree-sahyz]

Gre·cize

[gree-sahyz] verb, Gre·cized, Gre·ciz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to impart Greek characteristics to.
2.
to translate into Greek.
verb (used without object)
3.
to conform to what is Greek; adopt Greek speech, customs, etc.

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Grecize is one of our favorite verbs.
So is lollygag. Does it mean:
to expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable.
to spend time idly; loaf.
Also, gre·cize; especially British, Graecize.


Origin:
1685–95; < Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks < Greek graikízein to speak Greek; see -ize
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Graecize, esp (US) Graecise or esp (US) Grecize (ˈɡriːsaɪz)
 
vb
another word for Hellenize
 
[C17: from Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks, from Greek graikizein]
 
Graecise, esp (US) Graecise or esp (US) Grecize
 
vb
 
[C17: from Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks, from Greek graikizein]
 
Grecize, esp (US) Graecise or esp (US) Grecize
 
vb
 
[C17: from Latin graecizāre to imitate the Greeks, from Greek graikizein]

Grecize (ˈɡriːsaɪz)
 
vb
a variant spelling (esp US) of Graecize

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