ensoul

[ en-sohl ]

verb (used with object)

1. to endow with a soul.
2. to place or cherish in the soul:

   lines of Shakespeare ensouled by all.

ensoul

/ ɪnˈsəʊl /

verb

1. to endow with a soul
2. to cherish within the soul

Derived Forms

• enˈsoulment, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensoul¹

First recorded in 1625–35; en- ¹ + soul

Example Sentences

Ensoul, en-sōl′, Insoul, in-, v.t. to join with the soul: to animate as a soul.

From Project Gutenberg

I knew that the daylight was needed to ensoul it, to give to the dead unmeaning material its spiritual symbolism.

From Project Gutenberg

They are found in all regions, and they ensoul the energies of Nature.

From Project Gutenberg

To all the feebleness of infancy His majestic powers bow themselves, letting but little play forth on the tender forms they ensoul.

From Project Gutenberg

But a gloom was on his forehead, In his eye a drooping glance, And at length the heavy sorrow From the lip found utterance: "Holy Art! thy shapes of beauty Have I carved, but ne'er before Reached my thought a faultless image, Still unbodied would it soar; Still the pure unfound Ideal Would ensoul a fairer shrine; In my victory I perish, And no loftier aim is mine."

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