urbanize (v.)

  1. make more industrial or city-like; The area was urbanized after many people moved in

    [ Syn: urbanise ]

  2. impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them

    [ Syn: urbanise ]

The dictionary is based on the WordNet Electronic Lexical Database.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2011 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.