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Meaning of Personify
to give human-like qualities or characteristics to something non-human
Definitions
- To attribute human characteristics or behavior to (a god, animal, or object)
- * To be a personification of (a quality, idea, or concept)
Etymology of Personify
The word "personify" comes from the Latin words "persona," meaning "person" or "mask," and "facere," meaning "to make" or "to do"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of attributing human qualities to non-human entities
Example Uses
- The artist's painting seemed to personify the spirit of the city
- * The company's new logo is designed to personify innovation and progress
- * The poet's words personified the beauty of nature