Americanise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make American in character; "The year in the US has completely Americanized him".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The tourist who moved to the US three years ago has been completely Americanized by the culture.
- After working for an American company for several years, he started to Americanize his accent.
- The new restaurant aims to Americanize traditional Asian cuisine with unique twists.
- Spending one year abroad in the US has almost Americanized the way he thinks.
- The singer's decision to move to Los Angeles has Americanized her music style over the years.
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Meaning 2
Become American in character; "After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The restaurant attempted to Americanise their menu to appeal to a broader customer base by including burgers and fries.
- Moving to New York for college was what finally Americanized her, altering her perception of the world completely.
- Many claim that the company has lost its unique culture and completely Americanised in the years following the acquisition.
- Over time the language managed to Americanise through widespread media and technological influences.
- Immigration supporters argued that newcomers would Americanise over time, adopting American customs and values.