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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

Antonyms for naturalize

  • abandon
  • abjure
  • decondition
  • forsake
  • give up
  • reject
  • relinquish
  • renounce
  • surrender

Meanings of naturalize

  • verb
    1. To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen.
    2. To acclimatize an animal or plant.
    3. To make natural.
    4. To limit explanations of a phenomenon to naturalistic ones and exclude supernatural ones.
    5. To make (a word) a natural part of the language.
    6. 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.

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Related Words

familiarize

familiarizes

familiarizing

  • acquainting
  • advising
  • educating
  • enlighten
  • informing
  • instructing
  • introducing
  • naturalize
  • orienting
  • telling

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