naturalize
The word “naturalize” has 4 syllables: nat-u-ral-ize.
It's pronounced as /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for naturalize?
In the thesaurus, “naturalize” has 17 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for naturalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for naturalize
- acclimate
- acclimatize
- accustom
- adapt
- adjust
- adopt
- assimilate
- borrow
- domesticate
- embrace
- familiarize
- habituate
- incorporate
- orient
- orientate
- shape
- usurp
Antonyms for naturalize
Meanings of naturalize
- verb
- To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen.
- To acclimatize an animal or plant.
- To make natural.
- To limit explanations of a phenomenon to naturalistic ones and exclude supernatural ones.
- To make (a word) a natural part of the language.
- To study nature.
Example Sentences
- Many immigrants hope to naturalize and become citizens of their adopted country.
- The government introduced policies to streamline the process for immigrants to naturalize.
- It can take several years for an immigrant to meet the requirements to naturalize.
- The law allows children born abroad to U.S. citizens to naturalize automatically.
- The family decided to naturalize after living in the country for over a decade.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naturalize, such as: abandon, abjure, acclimate, acclimatize, accustom, adapt, adjust.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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familiarize
- acquaint
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familiarizing
- acquainting
- advising
- educating
- enlighten
- informing
- instructing
- introducing
- naturalize
- orienting
- telling