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vivify

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪvɪfʌɪ/
Definition of vivify

verb (vivifies, vivifying, vivified)

[with object]
  • make more lively or interesting; enliven:outings vivify learning for children

Derivatives

vivification

Pronunciation: /-fɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from French vivifier, from late Latin vivificare, from Latin vivus 'living', from vivere 'to live'

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