ambrosiate
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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
Last updated: 2025/07/11 09:06
