Definition of "urbanizes" [urbanizes]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of urbanize. (verb)

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• "But a rising chorus of experts says man-made factors have greatly exacerbated the problems—especially the growing concentration of people in vulnerable areas as Southeast Asia urbanizes."
• "The country's labor force is becoming more expensive as China urbanizes and moves up the value chain for manufacturing."
• "As the world urbanizes, the demand for fertilizer climbs."