Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anthropomorphize
verb
/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈmɔːr.faɪz/
Definition
To attribute human characteristics or behaviors to non-human entities, such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts.
Examples
- In fairy tales, animals often talk and act like people, which is a way to anthropomorphize them.
- When we say our car is angry because it won’t start, we are anthropomorphizing it.
Meaning
This term is used when we describe something non-human in a way that makes it seem human, such as giving emotions or human-like traits.
Synonyms
- personify
- humanize
- embody
