-ify

American  

1. variant of -fy after a consonant.

   intensify.

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-ify British  

suffix

1. a variant of -fy

   intensify

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Other Word Forms

• -ification suffix

Etymology

Origin of -ify

Middle English -ifien < Middle French -ifier < Latin -ificāre, equivalent to -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy

Example Sentences

As the commissioner for women affairs and social welfare in Anambra state, Ify Obinabo has plenty of experience in resolving family disputes - but this is no ordinary disagreement.

From BBC

This first one will feature founding members Ify Nwadiwe and Noah Segan, as well as one of Mackay’s children and a few young friends.

From Los Angeles Times

Ify Obi, 24, standing by her favourite piece - a giant woven design by Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor that threaded plastic rosaries onto lace to create images of traditional African leaders - said she most appreciated works that amplified African culture and African solutions.

From Reuters

It was clear coming off the university’s attempt to push Harsin out in February that his future at Auburn was ify at best.

From Seattle Times

Peter and Ifeyinwa “Ify” Ogwumike were born in Nigeria and raised by well-to-do families before immigrating to the United States as teenagers to study at Weber State and settling just outside Houston.

From Washington Post