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- [mahy-kruh-fahy]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌfaɪ/
- /mˈɪkrɪfˌaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-kruh-fahy]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌfaɪ/
Definitions of micrify word
- verb with object micrify to make small or insignificant. 1
- verb micrify to make very small 0
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Origin of micrify
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; micr- + -ify
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Micrify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
micrify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
micrify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for micrify
verb micrify
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- dominate — to rule over; govern; control.
- overshadow — to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
- dim — DIM statement
Antonyms for micrify
verb micrify
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- maximize — to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to look for ways of maximizing profit.
- oversize — of excessive size; unusually large: an oversize cigar.
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Matching words
- Words starting with m
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