What is the Latin word for vivifying?

The usual Latin words for “vivifying” are incitō, exhilarō, Ammiānus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“vivifying” in Latin

incitōto set in rapid motion, hasten, urge forwards, speed up, accelerate, quicken; to cause to grow larger; augment, increase exhilarōto gladden, cheer; to rejoice, delight, exhilarate; to revive, rekindle Ammiānusa masculine praenomen, famously held by

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

vivifying

vim animandi, incitandi, exhilarandi, recreandi habens (☞ avoid vivificus, Ammianus).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for vivifying?: The usual Latin words for “vivifying” are incitō, exhilarō, Ammiānus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.