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Meaning of adultize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To raise (a child) in such a way that it adopts adult behaviors earlier than is usual.

transitive

Equivalents

Suomi aikuistaa

Português adultizar

Examples

“Talk with them in an adult manner, but do not "adultize" them. Do not expect them to be miniature adults.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

adultized adultizes adultizing adultnap adultnapped adultnapping