One entry found for naturalize.

Main Entry: nat·u·ral·ize
Pronunciation: nach-(-)r-lz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
1 : to introduce into common use <naturalize a foreign word>
2 : to become or cause to become established as if native <naturalized weeds>
3 : to give the rights and privileges of citizenship to <naturalize a foreign-born person>

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