manify

/ˈmænɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute human qualities or characteristics to something, especially an inanimate object.

“The poet chose to manify the stone, giving it a soul.”

2. verb

to give a human form or shape to something.

“The sculptor sought to manify the metal into a beautiful work of art.”

Synonyms

  • humanize
  • personify

Antonyms

  • dehumanize
  • demote