urbanize

Verb
  1. Make more industrial or city-like (synset 200500893)
    "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: urbanise
    verb group: urbanise, urbanize - impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
  2. Impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon (synset 200501136)
    "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: urbanise
    verb group: urbanise, urbanize - make more industrial or city-like

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