intenerate

[ in-ten-uh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, in·ten·er·at·ed, in·ten·er·at·ing.

1. to make soft or tender; soften.

intenerate

/ ɪnˈtɛnəˌreɪt /

verb

1. rare.
   tr to soften or make tender

Derived Forms

• inˌtenerˈation, noun

Other Words From

• in·tener·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intenerate¹

1585–95; in- ² + Latin tener tender ¹ + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of intenerate¹

C16: from in- ² + Latin tener delicate, tender ¹

Example Sentences

Thus she contrives to intenerate the granite and felspar, takes the boar out and puts the lamb in and keeps her balance true.

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The verb intenerate tried to turn out soften; and deturpate to take the place of defile.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus she contrives to intenerate the granite and felspar, takes the boar out and puts the lamb in, and keeps her balance true.

From Project Gutenberg