humanize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːmənʌɪz/
(also humanise)

verb

[with object]
  • 1make (something) more humane or civilized: his purpose was to humanize prison conditions
  • 2give (something) a human character: dogs are wonderful friends but why do we try to humanize them?

Derivatives

humanization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from French humaniser, from Latin humanus (see human)