Laetificate
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To make, or become, happy. ambitransitive, formal, rare
"It is called the laetificant, or Powder of gladness, from its effect, for it laetificates the heart and spirits"
- 2 To enrich; to fertilize. formal, rare, transitive
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"It is called the laetificant, or Powder of gladness, from its effect, for it laetificates the heart and spirits"
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin laetificātus, perfect passive participle of laetificō (“to be energetic or outgoing”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).