Intenerate (verb)
in-ten-er-ayt
To make soft or tender; soften
First recorded in 1585–95. Combines in- + the Latin root tener, from which we also get tender, + -ate.
Example sentences
“Words of praise and encouragement can intenerate a stubborn heart.”
Tripartite (adj) triy-part-iyt Divided into or consisting of three parts. Agreed by three parties. 1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin tripartītus divided into three parts, equivalent to tri- tri- +…
