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personify

/ˌpɜːrsəˈnaɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does personify mean?

verb

To attribute human characteristics or behavior to a non-human entity, such as an animal, object, or idea. To represent or depict something in a way that gives it human-like qualities.

Example

"The sun was personified as a fiery ball of energy in the poet's description."

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