vivify

[ viv-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, viv·i·fied, viv·i·fy·ing.

1. to give life to; animate; quicken.
2. to enliven; brighten; sharpen.

vivify

/ ˌvɪvɪfɪ'keɪʃən; ˈvɪvɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to bring to life; animate
2. to make more vivid or striking

Derived Forms

• ˈviviˌfier, noun
• vivification, noun

Other Words From

• vivi·fi·cation noun
• vivi·fier noun
• un·vivi·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivify¹

First recorded in 1535–45; late Middle English from Middle French vivifier from Late Latin vīvificāre ). See vivi-, -fy ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivify¹

C16: from Late Latin vīvificāre, from Latin vīvus alive + facere to make

Example Sentences

I would like to be able, if nothing else, to vivify for the American people the dramatic change that that event made.

From The Daily Beast

Thence must issue those poignant darts that newly vivify the expiring embers of languishing love.'

From Project Gutenberg

Light—to vivify the stifling air, which died as this man was dying—as I should die—in blinding mirk!

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The winds from the sea, southward blowing, unloaded their mists to vivify its ivy and myrtle.

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So, also, it ought to vivify pantomime and accompany the stage pictures.

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Turn back observantly into your own youth, and awaken, warm, and vivify the eternal youth of your mind.

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