naturalize
Translation
to naturalise
Examples
He decided to naturalize as a US citizen.
He decided to naturalise as a US citizen.
The plant was naturalized in this country.
The plant was naturalised in this country.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to make (sb.) a citizen of a country The government will naturalise the refugees.
((as a citizen)) to become a citizen He decided to naturalise as a US citizen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grant citizenship, acclimatise, adapt
Etymology
From 'natural' + '-ise' (verb-forming suffix). To make something 'natural' to a new place.
Memory Tips
To 'naturalise' is to become a 'natural' citizen of a new country.