personified
|per-son-i-fied|
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/pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪd/
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/pəˈsɒnɪfaɪd/
(personify)
attribute human traits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'personify' originates from French, specifically the word 'personnifier,' where 'personne' meant 'person.'
Historical Evolution
'personnifier' transformed into the English word 'personify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to represent as a person,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'personify'.
The character was personified as a wise old man.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45