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ensoul

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To give a soul or place in the soul.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Many creation myths tell of a deity who is believed to ensoul humans.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1én Proto-Italic *en Proto-Italic *en- Latin in- Old French en-bor. Middle English en- English en- English soul English ensoul From en- + soul.