Synonyms for urbanize
ˈɜr bəˌnaɪzur·ban·ize

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1. urbanize, urbaniseverb

   make more industrial or city-like

   "The area was urbanized after many people moved in"

   Synonyms:
   urbanise

2. urbanize, urbaniseverb

   impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon

   "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them"

   Synonyms:
   urbanise

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How to use urbanize in a sentence?

1. Cody Weber:

   It's the same story over and over again, you have these communities that are bleeding people, they're all heading to cities as we urbanize.