anthropomorphize
verbtécnico/ɐ̃tɾupumuɾfiˈzaɾ/rare
an·tro·po·mor·fi·zar
Definition
To attribute human characteristics or form to (a non-human being).
It is common to anthropomorphize pets, giving them human emotions.
Some philosophers warn against anthropomorphizing artificial intelligence.
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Common collocations
to anthropomorphize animalsto anthropomorphize gods
Etymology
De 'antropomorfo' + sufixo verbal '-izar'.