Naturalize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Naturalize

Naturalize (verb)

  1. as in domesticate
  2. as in accustom, familiarize

Naturalize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in domesticate

    similar: domesticate, adopt, borrow, embrace, espouse, take on, take up, appropriate, arrogate, take over, usurp, absorb, assimilate, incorporate, quote, cherish, prize, treasure, cultivate, follow, heed, honor, use, utilize, bring up, foster, nurture, raise, rear, affect, assume, copy, imitate, pretend, put on, simulate
    opposite: abandon, forsake, give up, relinquish, surrender, abjure, abnegate, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, junk, throw away, throw out

  2. as in accustom, familiarize

    similar: accustom, familiarize, habituate, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, break in, orient, orientate, shape, fortify, harden, inure, shape up, steel, strengthen, toughen, fit, habilitate, prepare, ready, condition, season, train

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Naturalize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Naturalize:

domesticate, adopt, borrow, embrace, espouse, take on, take up, appropriate, arrogate, take over, usurp, absorb, assimilate, incorporate, quote, cherish, prize, treasure, cultivate, follow, heed, honor, use, utilize, bring up, foster, nurture, raise, rear, affect, assume, copy, imitate, pretend, put on, simulate, accustom, familiarize, habituate, acclimate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Naturalize

Words with the opposite meaning of Naturalize:

abandon, forsake, give up, relinquish, surrender, abjure, abnegate, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, junk, throw away, throw out

Frequently Asked Questions about Naturalize

What does "Naturalize" mean?

"Naturalize" means as in domesticate. As a verb, it is defined as: as in domesticate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Naturalize"?

Other words for "Naturalize" include domesticate, adopt, borrow, embrace, espouse, take on, take up and appropriate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Naturalize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Naturalize"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Naturalize". Common alternatives include domesticate, adopt, borrow, embrace, espouse, take on, take up, appropriate, arrogate and take over.

What is the opposite of "Naturalize"?

Antonyms of "Naturalize" include abandon, forsake, give up, relinquish, surrender, abjure, abnegate and disown.

Is "Naturalize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Naturalize" is a verb.

What is another word for "Naturalize" meaning "as in domesticate"?

When "Naturalize" (verb) means as in domesticate, synonyms include domesticate, adopt, borrow, embrace, espouse and take on. Opposites in this sense include abandon, forsake, give up and relinquish.

What is another word for "Naturalize" meaning "as in accustom, familiarize"?

When "Naturalize" (verb) means as in accustom, familiarize, synonyms include accustom, familiarize, habituate, acclimate, acclimatize and accommodate.