naturalise

naturalised; naturalising; naturalises

Definitions of naturalise
  1. verb
    make into a citizen
    synonyms: naturalize
    see moresee less
    Antonyms:
    denaturalise, denaturalize
    strip of the rights and duties of citizenship
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    adopt to another place
    synonyms: naturalize
    see moresee less
    type of:
    accommodate, adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  3. verb
    make more natural or lifelike
    synonyms: naturalize
    see moresee less
    Antonyms:
    denaturalise, denaturalize
    make less natural or unnatural
    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment
    synonyms: cultivate, domesticate, naturalize, tame
    see moresee less
    type of:
    accommodate, adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘naturalise'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE

Look up naturalise for the last time

Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.

Start your vocabulary training
VocabTrainer - Vocabulary.com's Vocabulary Trainer