- Judaize
- verb (-ized; -izing) Date: 1582 intransitive verb to adopt the customs, beliefs, or character of a Jew transitive verb to make Jewish • Judaization noun • Judaizer noun
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Judaize
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Judaize — Ju da*ize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Judaized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Judaizing}.] [Cf. F. juda[ i]ser.] To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. [1913 Webster] They . . . prevailed on the Galatians… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judaize — Ju da*ize, v. t. To impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism. [1913 Webster] The heretical Theodotion, the Judaized Symmachus. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judaize — (Amer.) Ju·da·ize || dÊ’uËdeɪaɪz v. adopt Judaism; make something Jewish; give something Jewish diposition or character (also Judaise) … English contemporary dictionary
Judaize — [jo͞o′dāīz΄, jo͞o′dēīz΄, jo͞o′dəīz΄] vi. Judaized, Judaizing [LL(Ec) Judaizare < Gr(Ec) Ioudaizein < Ioudaios: see JEW] to conform to Jewish morality, traditions, etc. vt. to bring into conformity with Judaism Judaization n … English World dictionary
Judaize — Judaization, n. Judaizer, n. /jooh dee uyz , day , deuh /, v., Judaized, Judaizing. v.i. 1. to conform to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of Judaism. v.t. 2. to bring into conformity with Judaism. Also, esp. Brit., Judaise. [1575… … Universalium
Judaize — or Judaise dʒu:deɪʌɪz verb 1》 make Jewish. 2》 follow Jewish customs or religious rites. Derivatives Judaization noun … English new terms dictionary
judaize — ju·da·ize … English syllables
Judaize — Ju•da•ize [[t]ˈdʒu diˌaɪz, də [/t]] v. ized, iz•ing 1) jud to conform to the spirit, character, principles, or practices of Judaism 2) jud to bring into conformity with Judaism • Etymology: 1575–85; < LL < Gk Ju da•i•za′tion, n. Ju′da•iz er … From formal English to slang
Judaize — v.t. make or become Jewish; keep Jewish observances; convert to Jewish beliefs. ♦ Judaic, a. ♦ Judaism, n … Dictionary of difficult words
judaize — v. (also ise) 1 intr. follow Jewish customs or rites. 2 tr. a make Jewish. b convert to Judaism. Derivatives: Judaization n. Etymology: LL judaizare f. Gk ioudaiumlzo (as JUDAIC) … Useful english dictionary
