1. to make something more humane, compassionate, or considerate of human needs
2. to give human characteristics or qualities to something
3. to make someone or something appear more relatable or sympathetic

Examples

• The new policies were designed to humanize the workplace.
• The documentary helped humanize the refugees by sharing their personal stories.
• Children’s books often humanize animals by giving them human emotions.
• The artist’s goal was to humanize the harsh industrial landscape.
• The CEO tried to humanize the company by meeting with employees personally.
• The cartoon humanizes robots by showing them experiencing friendship.
• Prison reform advocates work to humanize the criminal justice system.