hebraise

He·bra·ize

[hee-brey-ahyz, -bree-] verb, He·bra·ized, He·bra·iz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to use expressions or constructions distinctive of the hebrew language.
verb (used with object)
2.
to make conformable to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of the Hebrew people.
Also, Hebraicize; especially British, He·bra·ise.


Origin:
1635–45; < Late Greek Hebraízein to speak Hebrew, behave like a Jew. See Hebrew, -ize

He·bra·i·za·tion, noun
He·bra·iz·er, noun
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Hebraize or Hebraise (ˈhiːbreɪˌaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to become or cause to become Hebrew or Hebraic
 
Hebraise or Hebraise
 
vb
 
Hebrai'zation or Hebraise
 
n
 
Hebrai'sation or Hebraise
 
n
 
'Hebraizer or Hebraise
 
n
 
'Hebraiser or Hebraise
 
n

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Hebraize or Hebraise (ˈhiːbreɪˌaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to become or cause to become Hebrew or Hebraic
 
Hebraise or Hebraise
 
vb
 
Hebrai'zation or Hebraise
 
n
 
Hebrai'sation or Hebraise
 
n
 
'Hebraizer or Hebraise
 
n
 
'Hebraiser or Hebraise
 
n

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