enfeeble
|en/fee/ble|
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/ɪnˈfiːbəl/
make weak
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enfeeble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enfeblen,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'feble' meant 'weak.'
Historical Evolution
'enfeblen' transformed into the modern English word 'enfeeble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make weak,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make weak or feeble.
The disease enfeebled his body.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35