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urbanize

verb

Make more industrial or city-like

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
RB
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
B2

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verb

  1. Make more industrial or city-like

    “The area was urbanized after many people moved in”

verb

  1. Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon

    “Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them”

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The area was urbanized after many people moved in
Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them

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