humanise
/'hju:mənaiz/ Cách viết khác : (humanise) /'hju:mənaiz/
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To make something more humane, compassionate, or considerate of human needs and dignity.
- To give something human qualities or characteristics; to make something more like or suitable for humans.
Usage
The verb humanise is used to describe the process of making a system, environment, object, or even a concept more compassionate, kinder, or more aligned with human values. It often implies adding a personal, empathetic, or understanding element to something that is perceived as cold, impersonal, or mechanical.
Examples
- Transitive Verb:
- The new policy aims to humanise the criminal justice system by focusing on rehabilitation.
- Architects sought to humanise the stark office building by adding green spaces and natural light.
- The author's detailed backstory helped to humanise the novel's villain.
Advanced Usage
- "to humanise a brand": To give a company or product a more relatable, personal, and empathetic public image.
- The CEO's candid interviews helped to humanise the large corporation.
- "to humanise technology": To design or adapt technology so it is intuitive, accessible, and responsive to human emotions and needs.
- The focus of the design team is to humanise the user interface.
Variants and Related Words
- Humanize (verb): The preferred spelling in American English. It has the same meaning as 'humanise'.
- Humanisation (noun, British spelling): The process or result of making something humane or human-like.
- The humanisation of the workplace led to higher employee satisfaction.
- Humanization (noun, American spelling): The American English spelling of 'humanisation'.
- Dehumanise (verb): The opposite action; to deprive of human qualities or compassion.
Synonyms
- Civilise: To bring to a more advanced or humane stage of social development.
- Embellish: To make more attractive, but with less focus on ethical qualities.
- Soften: To make less severe or harsh, often in tone or appearance.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- To add a human touch: An informal phrase meaning to make something less impersonal.
- A handwritten note can add a human touch to formal communication.
- To put a human face on something: To represent an abstract issue or large organization through a relatable individual story.
- The documentary put a human face on the statistics of homelessness.
Verb
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make more humane
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The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city
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