How Do You Spell EMPOVERISH?

Pronunciation: [ɛmpˈɒvəɹɪʃ] (IPA)

"Empoverish" is a rare and archaic variation of the more common word "impoverish", meaning to make someone or something poor. The pronunciation of "empoverish" is /ɛmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/ or em-POV-er-ish, with the stress on the second syllable. The word is formed by adding the prefix "em-" meaning in, into, or within, to the base word "poverish", which is derived from the Latin word "pauper" meaning poor. Despite being considered an acceptable variant in some dictionaries, it is not commonly used today.

EMPOVERISH Meaning and Definition

1. Empoverish is a verb that describes the act of making someone or something poor or deprived, both economically and intellectually. It involves reducing the wealth, resources, or quality of life of individuals, communities, or nations.

   In an economic sense, empoverishing could be characterized by causing monetary or financial hardship. This could stem from a decline in income, the loss of job opportunities, or the destruction of productive assets. Such impoverishment often results in an inability to access basic necessities like food, shelter, and education, leading to a decreased standard of living for those affected.

   Furthermore, empoverishing is not limited to a purely financial definition; it can also encompass intellectual impoverishment. This refers to the deprivation of knowledge, education, or cultural experiences, resulting in a lack of critical thinking skills or a narrower worldview. Intellectual impoverishment may arise from limited access to education or cultural resources, censorship, or the suppression of information and ideas.

   Overall, to empoverish implies the weakening or reduction of material well-being and intellectual capacity, impacting individuals or societies negatively in terms of their economic standing and intellectual growth. It signifies a state of deprivation, destitution, or deficiency that requires attention, intervention, or support to alleviate the adverse effects and promote progress and development.

Common Misspellings for EMPOVERISH

• wmpoverish
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Etymology of EMPOVERISH

The word empoverish originated from the combination of the prefix em- and the word poverish.

The prefix em- is derived from the Latin prefix in- or im- which is used to indicate a reversal or transformation. In this case, em- serves to intensify the action of impoverishment.

Poverish is derived from the Old French word povrer meaning to make poor or to reduce to poverty. It is further derived from the Latin word pauper meaning poor.

Therefore, the word empoverish essentially means to make extremely poor or to cause a significant decrease in wealth or resources.

Conjugate verb Empoverish

CONDITIONAL

I would empoverish

you would empoverish

he/she/it would empoverish

we would empoverish

they would empoverish

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be empoverishing

you would be empoverishing

he/she/it would be empoverishing

we would be empoverishing

they would be empoverishing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have empoverish

you would have empoverish

he/she/it would have empoverish

we would have empoverish

they would have empoverish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been empoverishing

you would have been empoverishing

he/she/it would have been empoverishing

we would have been empoverishing

they would have been empoverishing

FUTURE

I will empoverish

you will empoverish

he/she/it will empoverish

we will empoverish

they will empoverish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be empoverishing

you will be empoverishing

he/she/it will be empoverishing

we will be empoverishing

they will be empoverishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have empoverished

you will have empoverished

he/she/it will have empoverished

we will have empoverished

they will have empoverished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been empoverishing

you will have been empoverishing

he/she/it will have been empoverishing

we will have been empoverishing

they will have been empoverishing

IMPERATIVE

you empoverish

we let´s empoverish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to empoverish

PAST

I empoverished

you empoverished

he/she/it empoverished

we empoverished

they empoverished

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was empoverishing

you were empoverishing

he/she/it was empoverishing

we were empoverishing

they were empoverishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

empoverished

PAST PERFECT

I had empoverished

you had empoverished

he/she/it had empoverished

we had empoverished

they had empoverished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been empoverishing

you had been empoverishing

he/she/it had been empoverishing

we had been empoverishing

they had been empoverishing

PRESENT

I empoverish

you empoverish

he/she/it empoverishes

we empoverish

they empoverish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am empoverishing

you are empoverishing

he/she/it is empoverishing

we are empoverishing

they are empoverishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

empoverishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have empoverished

you have empoverished

he/she/it has empoverished

we have empoverished

they have empoverished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been empoverishing

you have been empoverishing

he/she/it has been empoverishing

we have been empoverishing

they have been empoverishing