vivify
|viv-i-fy|
C1
/ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/
able to be given life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vivify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vivificare', where 'vivus' meant 'alive' and 'facere'/'-ficare' meant 'to make'.
Historical Evolution
'vivify' changed from Old French 'vivifier' (and from Latin 'vivificare') and eventually became the modern English word 'vivify'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make alive', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enliven or make more lively/vivid'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make alive; to give life, energy, or vitality to; to enliven.
Her laughter seemed to vivify the entire room.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 22:10