PERSONIFY Meaning and
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Personify (verb):
To personify is to attribute human characteristics, qualities, or actions to something non-human or abstract, as if it were a person. It involves giving human-like traits or characteristics to an object, idea, or concept, in order to make it more relatable or understandable. Personification is a literary device commonly used by writers to add depth and imagery to their descriptions and narratives.
By assigning human attributes to something non-human, the process of personification creates a figurative representation that enables readers or listeners to form a stronger connection with the subject. Through personification, inanimate objects can be made to act, think, and feel like humans, while abstract concepts such as love, time, or justice can be personified as characters with human personalities.
Personification plays a significant role in literature, poetry, and storytelling. It is often used to create more vivid and engaging imagery, evoke emotional responses, or convey complex ideas in a more accessible manner. By making the non-human or abstract relatable, personification allows writers to enrich their works with deeper levels of understanding and empathy.
In broader terms, personify can also refer to assuming or representing a particular role, quality, or characteristic, usually one that aligns with human traits. For instance, an individual can personify kindness, intelligence, or bravery, embodying these qualities in a manner that is recognized and respected by others.
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To ascribe to a thing the sentiments, actions, or language of a human being.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PERSONIFY
The word "personify" has its origins in Latin.
It comes from the Latin word "persona", which referred to a theatrical mask or character. In Roman theater, actors would wear masks to represent different characters, and these masks were called "persona". Over time, this term came to be associated with the idea of an individual's social role or character.
The suffix "-fy" in English is derived from the Latin "-ficare", which means "to make" or "to cause". Adding this suffix to "persona" formed the Latin verb "personificare", meaning "to give someone a personality" or "to represent a character".
The Latin term "personificare" was later borrowed into Middle French as "personifier" in the 14th century. It eventually made its way into English, and "personify" entered the English language in the 18th century with a similar meaning.
Similar spelling words for PERSONIFY
- personalize,
- Pearson,
- personate,
- persian,
- Perigonium,
- persoonia,
- persson,
- personally,
- personality,
- personnel,
- personalty,
- Persons,
- peirson,
- persona,
- Pierson,
- person hour,
- persimmon,
- personalise,
- personable,
- personage,
- personal,
- pehrson,
- personation,
- persing,
- person,
- personhood.
Conjugate verb Personify
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