Etymology

laetificate

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Today it means: To make, or become, happy. Full definition →

First used 1547–1657Latin laetificātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromlaetificātus
  2. English todaylaetificate

Borrowed from Latin laetificātus, perfect passive participle of laetificō (“to be energetic or outgoing”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1547–1657 To make, or become, happy.

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