rubify

ru·bi·fy

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roo-buh-fahy]
- /ˈru bəˌfaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roo-buh-fahy]
- /ˈru bəˌfaɪ/

Definition of rubify word

verb with object rubify to make red; redden: a distant fire that rubified the sky. 1

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Origin of rubify

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English rubifien < Old French rubifier ≪ Latin rubefacere; see rubefacient, -ify

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Parts of speech for Rubify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rubify popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for rubify

verb rubify

incarnadine — blood-red; crimson.
mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
crimson — Something that is crimson is deep red in colour.
mantle — a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.

All 4 Synonyms of rubify