How Do You Spell TITTIVATE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪtɪvˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Tittivate (/ˈtɪtɪveɪt/) is a word that means to smarten oneself or to make small improvements to something. While the word may appear to be spelled with a double ‘t’, it is actually spelled with only one ‘t’ followed by two consecutive ‘i’s’. This phonetic spelling may help individuals avoid mistakes when using the word. Tittivate is derived from the more commonly known word ‘titivate’ which is similar in meaning but is spelled with only one ‘t’ and ‘i’.

TITTIVATE Meaning and Definition

1. Tittivate is a verb that refers to the act of sprucing up, or making something or someone look more attractive or stylish through small, typically superficial improvements or adornments. It is often used to describe enhancing the appearance of inanimate objects, such as a room, space, or an article of clothing, as well as personal grooming.

   When applied to objects, tittivating usually involves adding small decorative elements or making slight alterations to refresh or update its visual appeal. For example, tittivating a room might involve rearranging furniture, adding decorative items, or repainting walls to create a more polished or pleasing aesthetic. Similarly, tittivating an outfit could involve accessorizing with jewelry or adding small touches like a belt or scarf to complete the look.

   Additionally, tittivate can describe the act of grooming or beautifying oneself or another person. This may involve actions like tidying hair, applying makeup, or ensuring that clothing is well-presented. Tittivation can be seen as a form of self-expression and can boost one's confidence or create a more favorable impression on others.

   Overall, the term "tittivate" encompasses the idea of making small, incremental changes for the purpose of enhancing appearance or style, whether it pertains to objects, spaces, or personal grooming.

Common Misspellings for TITTIVATE

• rittivate
• fittivate
• gittivate
• yittivate
• 6ittivate
• 5ittivate
• tuttivate
• tjttivate
• tkttivate
• tottivate
• t9ttivate
• t8ttivate
• tittuvate
• tittjvate
• tittkvate
• tittovate
• titt9vate
• titt8vate
• titticate
• tiittivate

Etymology of TITTIVATE

The word "tittivate" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, mainly in British English. It is thought to be a blend of "titivate" and "tidy", combining elements from both words.

The term "titivate" first appeared around the mid-19th century, and its exact origin is uncertain. However, it is often conjectured to have derived from the word "tidy" with the influence of "titillate". "Tidy" refers to making something clean or neat, while "titillate" means to excite or stimulate. Thus, "titivate" may have emerged as a playful and whimsical way of saying to make something neat or attractive, often associated with enhancing one's appearance.

Similar spelling words for TITTIVATE

• titivate,
• tittivation,
• titbit,
• titivation.

Conjugate verb Tittivate

CONDITIONAL

I would tittivate

you would tittivate

he/she/it would tittivate

we would tittivate

they would tittivate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tittivating

you would be tittivating

he/she/it would be tittivating

we would be tittivating

they would be tittivating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tittivate

you would have tittivate

he/she/it would have tittivate

we would have tittivate

they would have tittivate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tittivating

you would have been tittivating

he/she/it would have been tittivating

we would have been tittivating

they would have been tittivating

FUTURE

I will tittivate

you will tittivate

he/she/it will tittivate

we will tittivate

they will tittivate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tittivating

you will be tittivating

he/she/it will be tittivating

we will be tittivating

they will be tittivating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tittivated

you will have tittivated

he/she/it will have tittivated

we will have tittivated

they will have tittivated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tittivating

you will have been tittivating

he/she/it will have been tittivating

we will have been tittivating

they will have been tittivating

IMPERATIVE

you tittivate

we let´s tittivate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tittivate

PAST

I tittivated

you tittivated

he/she/it tittivated

we tittivated

they tittivated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tittivating

you were tittivating

he/she/it was tittivating

we were tittivating

they were tittivating

PAST PARTICIPLE

tittivated

PAST PERFECT

I had tittivated

you had tittivated

he/she/it had tittivated

we had tittivated

they had tittivated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tittivating

you had been tittivating

he/she/it had been tittivating

we had been tittivating

they had been tittivating

PRESENT

I tittivate

you tittivate

he/she/it tittivates

we tittivate

they tittivate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tittivating

you are tittivating

he/she/it is tittivating

we are tittivating

they are tittivating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tittivating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tittivated

you have tittivated

he/she/it has tittivated

we have tittivated

they have tittivated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tittivating

you have been tittivating

he/she/it has been tittivating

we have been tittivating

they have been tittivating