agrise
|a-grise|
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/əˈɡraɪz/
to cause fear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrise' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'agrisen,' where 'a-' was an intensifying prefix and 'grisen' meant 'to shudder.'
Historical Evolution
'agrisen' transformed into the modern English word 'agrise.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shudder with fear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause to shudder or feel fear.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/03 23:36