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ambrosiate

|am-bro-si-ate|

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/æmˈbroʊziˌeɪt/

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/æmˈbrəʊziˌeɪt/

make divine

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ambrosiate' originates from the Greek word 'ambrosia,' where 'ambrosia' meant 'food of the gods.'

Historical Evolution

'ambrosia' transformed into the English word 'ambrosiate' to describe the act of making something divine in taste or smell.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make divine,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make taste or smell like ambrosia.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something taste or smell like ambrosia.

The chef ambrosiated the dessert with a hint of honey and vanilla.

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Last updated: 2025/07/11 09:06