† magnanimatev.
Obsolete. rare.
transitive. To cheer, inspirit, give courage to (a person).
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the mind > emotion > courage > encouragement > encourage or embolden [verb (transitive)] > strengthen morally
comfortc1290
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magnanimate1640
uphold1820
1640 J. Howell Δενδρολογια 9 Present danger magnanimats them, and inflames their courage.
1672 S. Cradock Apostolical Hist. x. 358 Fortifying and magnanimating the Christian in his spiritual warfare.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2000; most recently modified version published online December 2020).
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