vivifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of vivify
as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to this re-creation of a town in the Old West really vivifies the history that visitors learned in school

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  1. stimulates
  2. animates
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  • Stronger trade winds help to move warm surface water away from the South American coast, which stimulates upwelling—that is, the movement of cold, dense, and nutrient-rich deep ocean water toward the surface.
    — John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That extra load stimulates bones to grow denser and challenges muscles to adapt.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • The commitment to community, education, engagement and artistry that animates the college and its arts center, also animates BTE, said Millhouse.
    — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In this way, the franchise still animates the country’s relationship with mainstream fare.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of animates
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“Vivifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vivifies. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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