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Is⋅lam⋅ize

  [is-luh-mahyz, iz-, is-lah-mahyz, iz-]
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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
1. to convert to Islam.
2. to bring into a state of harmony or conformity with the principles and teachings of Islam; give an Islamic character or identity to.
Also, especially British, Is⋅lam⋅ise.

Origin:
1840–50; Islam + -ize

Related forms:
Is⋅lam⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
Is⋅lam⋅iz⋅er, noun
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islamise

verb
1. cause to conform to Islamic law; "Islamize the dietary laws" [syn: Islamize] 
2. convert to Islam; "The Mughals Islamized much of Northern India in the 16th century" [syn: Islamize] 
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