Vivify: meaning, definitions and examples
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vivify
[ ˈvɪvɪfaɪ ]
bring to life
To vivify means to bring something to life or make it more lively and vivid. This term is often used in a figurative sense, such as bringing excitement or energy to an otherwise dull situation.
Synonyms
animate, energize, enliven, revitalize.
Examples of usage
- The artist managed to vivify the landscape with vibrant colors.
- Her stories vivify the history of the region.
- Music can vivify even the most mundane gatherings.
Translations
Translations of the word "vivify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vivificar
- animar
- dar vida
🇮🇳 जीवित करना
- जीवन देना
- जीवंत करना
🇩🇪 beleben
- lebendig machen
- erwecken
🇮🇩 menghidupkan
🇺🇦 оживити
🇵🇱 ożywiać
🇯🇵 活気づける
🇫🇷 vivifier
- animer
- redonner vie
🇪🇸 vivificar
- animar
- dar vida
🇹🇷 canlandırmak
🇰🇷 생기를 주다
🇸🇦 إحياء
- تنشيط
- إعطاء الحياة
🇨🇿 oživit
🇸🇰 oživiť
🇨🇳 使复活
- 赋予生命
- 使生动
🇸🇮 oživiti
🇮🇸 lífga
🇰🇿 тірілету
🇬🇪 ცოცხლად მოყვანა
🇦🇿 canlandırmaq
🇲🇽 vivificar
- animar
- dar vida
Etymology
The word 'vivify' comes from the Latin word 'vivificare,' which means 'to make alive.' The roots of the word can be traced to 'vivus,' meaning 'alive' or 'living,' combined with 'facere,' meaning 'to make.' The term has been used in English since the late 15th century and has retained its meaning throughout the centuries. The concept of vivification can be applied both literally, in terms of life and vitality, as well as metaphorically, when referring to ideas, emotions, or artistic expressions. Its usage flourished during the Romantic period, when poets and writers sought to infuse their works with vibrant imagery and passionate themes.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,418, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 36420 shrivelling
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