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- [muhm-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmʌm əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈmʌm.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhm-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmʌm əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of mummify word
- verb with object mummify to make (a dead body) into a mummy, as by embalming and drying. 1
- verb with object mummify to make (something) resemble a mummy; dry or shrivel up: The dead lizard was mummified by the hot desert air. 1
- verb with object mummify to preserve (an idea, institution, custom, etc.) that may have outlived its usefulness or relevance: Those mummified customs have no place in society today. 1
- verb without object mummify to dry or shrivel up. 1
- noun mummify (especially in ancient Egypt) preserve (a body) by embalming it and wrapping it in cloth. 1
- transitive verb mummify preserve by drying and bandaging 1
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Origin of mummify
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; mummy1 + -fy
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Parts of speech for Mummify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mummify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mummify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mummify
verb mummify
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- dry up — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- embalm — Preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative.
- wrap up — something to be wrapped about the person, especially in addition to the usual indoor clothing, as a shawl, scarf, or sweater: an evening wrap.
- pickle — a single grain or kernel, as of barley or corn.
Antonyms for mummify
verb mummify
- flourish — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
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