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Naturalise (Verb)

Adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Make more natural or lifelike.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The makeup artist's skillful hands helped naturalise the model's features, making her look effortless on camera.
New advancements in computer graphics enabled game developers to naturalise the characters' movements and expressions.
By adding more foliage and flowers around the pond, the landscape designer aimed to naturalise the artificial water feature.
The artist worked hard to naturalise the still life composition, using subtle brushstrokes to create the illusion of depth.
A more relaxed posture helped naturalise the actor's performance, allowing her to fully connect with her character.

Adopt to another place; "The stories had become naturalized into an American setting".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Make into a citizen; "The French family was naturalized last year".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

After living in Australia for ten years, Sarah's parents were eligible to naturalise as Australian citizens.
The new immigration law aims to streamline the process to naturalise foreign-born residents.
Many refugees have been given the opportunity to naturalise in their host countries.
Immigrants who have resided in the United Kingdom for five years or more can apply to naturalise as British citizens.
To work as a diplomat, individuals born abroad must first naturalise as citizens of their adopting country.