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evertuate

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To sap the strength of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, transitive

Examples

  • 1662, William Penn et al., The Spiritual Bee, Oxford: Edward & John Forrest, Chapter 24, p. 63, glorying and boasting, correcteth, evirtuateth and rendereth ineffectual all motions or endeavours of conscience from within

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: enervate, weaken

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To strive (to do something, towards something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, obsolete, reflexive

Examples

  • 1642, James Howell, Instructions for Forreine Travell, London: Humphrey Mosley, Section 16, p. , Moreover, one should evertuate himselfe to bring something home, that may accrue to the publique benefit and advantage of his Countrey, and not to draw water to his own Mill only;
  • 1647, Roger Corbet, Articles of Impeachment, Agreed upon by the Army under Command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, London: George Whiting, p. 2, The difficultie of kindling on both sides this uniting and evertuating ardour proceeds principally from three causes [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French évertuer.