Americanize

Pronunciation: /əˈmɛrəkəˌnaɪz/

Americanize (verb)

  1. To change something so it fits American customs, language, or habits.
  2. To adapt words or writing to the spelling and forms used in the United States.
  3. To encourage people or groups to adopt ways of life typical in the United States.

Examples

  • They Americanize the design to look more American.
  • The editor Americanizes the story for American readers.