1. to make something more humane or compassionate
Usage: British spelling
2. to give human characteristics or qualities to something
Usage: British spelling
3. to make someone or something seem more relatable or approachable
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The new policies aim to humanise the prison system.
• The documentary helped humanise the refugees by sharing their personal stories.
• Children’s books often humanise animals by giving them human emotions.
• The CEO’s casual interview style helped humanise the company’s image.
• Art therapy can humanise the sterile hospital environment.
• The memoir humanises a historical figure who was previously seen as distant.
• Technology should humanise rather than replace human interaction.