WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
cit•i•fy
(sit′i fī′),USA pronunciation v.t., -fied, -fy•ing.
cit′i•fi•ca′tion, n.
- to make into a city;
urbanize. - to cause to conform to city habits, fashions, etc.
- city + -fy 1860–65