'anthropomorphize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anthrōpomorphos,' where 'anthrōpos' meant 'human' and 'morphē' meant 'form.'

'anthrōpomorphos' transformed into the French word 'anthropomorphisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anthropomorphize' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to give human form to,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to attribute human characteristics to non-human entities.'