English Explanatory Dictionary

vivify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bring to life; to enliven.
  2. To impart vitality to.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vivify.wav

Word forms

vivify vivifies vivifying vivified

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French vivifier, from Late Latin vivificō.

Derived words

autovivify
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