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urbanise

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ur⋅ban⋅ize

  [ur-buh-nahyz]
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–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
to make or cause to become urban, as a locality.
Also, especially British, ur⋅ban⋅ise.

Origin:
1635–45; urban + -ize

Related forms:
ur⋅ban⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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urbanise

verb
1. impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them" [syn: urbanize] 
2. make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in" [syn: urbanize] 
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