easternize
|east-ern-ize|
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/ˈiːstərˌnaɪz/
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/ˈiːstənˌaɪz/
to make Eastern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'easternize' originates from the word 'eastern,' which comes from Old English 'ēast,' meaning 'east.' The suffix '-ize' is used to form verbs indicating a change of state.
Historical Evolution
'eastern' evolved from Old English 'ēast' and combined with the suffix '-ize' to form the modern English word 'easternize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something Eastern,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something more Eastern in character or style.
The company decided to easternize its marketing strategy to appeal to Asian markets.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 09:18