PETRIFIES Meaning and
Definition
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Petrifies is a verb stemming from the word "petrify." It refers to the process of turning organic matter, such as animals or plants, into stone or a stony substance, usually through the slow replacement of organic materials by minerals. This natural process, also known as fossilization, occurs over an extended period, often millions of years. Petrification can occur in various ways, but commonly involves the deposition of minerals, such as silica or calcium carbonate, into the spaces left by decomposed tissues.
In a broader sense, petrifies can also describe the act of making someone or something extremely scared or paralyzed with fear, similar to the feeling of becoming stone-like. It denotes the utter terror or horror that can render an individual motionless, rigid, or unable to react. This figurative usage emphasizes the immobilizing effect that overwhelming fear can have on living beings, capturing the feeling of being frozen or turned to stone due to extreme fright.
Overall, the term petrifies deals with both physical and emotional aspects. It describes the natural transformation of organic matter into stone through fossilization, as well as the paralyzing and immobilizing effect that excessive fear imparts on individuals.
Common Misspellings for PETRIFIES
Etymology of PETRIFIES
The word "petrifies" is derived from the Latin word "petra", meaning "rock" or "stone". In Latin, the verb "petrificare" means "to turn into stone" or "to harden into stone". The word later entered the English language as "petrify", which means to make something rigid or immobile, often with fear or amazement. The suffix "-es" in "petrifies" denotes the third-person singular present tense in English.
Conjugate verb Petrifies
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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let´s petrify
to petrify
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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