citify
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cit·i·fy
(sĭt′ĭ-fī′)tr.v. cit·i·fied, cit·i·fy·ing, cit·i·fies
1. To cause to become urban.
2. To impart the styles and manners of a city to: "Will the immigration of high-powered executives somehow citify the country?" (Wharton Magazine).
cit′i·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.
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citify
(ˈsɪtɪˌfaɪ) orcityfy
vb (tr) , -fies, -fying or -fied
1. to cause to conform to or adopt the customs, habits, or dress of city people
2. to make urban
ˌcitifiˈcation, ˌcityfiˈcation n
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cit•i•fy
(ˈsɪt ɪˌfaɪ)v.t. -fied, -fy•ing.
to cause to conform to city habits, fashions, etc.
[1860–65, Amer.]
cit`i•fi•ca′tion, n.
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citify
Past participle: citified
Gerund: citifying
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| Verb | 1. | citify - accustom to urban ways; "Immigration will citify the country?" |
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citify
verbTo imbue with city ways, manners, and customs:
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citify
vt → verstädtern
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