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Word of the Day – Dulcify

By June 16, 2024Word of the Day

Dulcify (verb)

dul-si-fai

to sweeten.

First used between 1590–1600 and derived from the Late Latin dulcificāre, “to sweeten”

Example sentences

“She added honey to the tea to dulcify it, making it more enjoyable.”

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