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单词 prosify
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Definition of prosify in English:

prosify

verb ˈprəʊzɪfʌɪ
  • 1with object To turn into prose; to render dull or unpoetic.

  • 2no object To write prose, especially of a dull or tiresome nature. rare.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806), poet, translator, and writer. From prose + -ify, after versify.

 
 

Definition of prosify in US English:

prosify

verbˈprəʊzɪfʌɪ
  • 1with object To turn into prose; to render dull or unpoetic.

  • 2no object To write prose, especially of a dull or tiresome nature. rare.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806), poet, translator, and writer. From prose + -ify, after versify.

 
 
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