PERSONIFY


Meaning of PERSONIFY in English

v.tr. (-ies, -ied) 1 attribute a personal nature to (an abstraction or thing). 2 symbolize (a quality etc.) by a figure in human form. 3 (usu. as personified adj.) embody (a quality) in one's own person; exemplify typically (has always been kindness personified). personifier n.

[ F personnifier (as PERSON) ]

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