Graecizes

/ˈɡreɪ.saɪ.zɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'Graecize'; makes Greek or adopts Greek character.

Etymology

Modern English present tense form of 'Graecize,' combining the Greek-derived root with the English '-es' suffix for third person singular verbs.

Kelly Says

When we see how 'Graecizes' conjugates exactly like modern English verbs, it shows how Latin verbs were naturally absorbed into English, maintaining their structure even when the content came from ancient languages.

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