graecize

/ˈɡriːsɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or give something a Greek appearance or flavor; to imitate Greek style or manner

“The artist chose to graecize the modern building to make it look more ancient.”

2. verb

to render into Greek

“The linguist specialized in translating texts and learned to graecize ancient dialects.”

3. verb

to make or become Greek in character or spirit

“The city’s culture began to graecize as more Greek immigrants moved in.”

Synonyms

  • Hellenize
  • classicalize

Antonyms

  • dehellenize