tittivate

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Word: Tittivate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something or someone neat, smart, or more attractive. It often means to spruce up or tidy up.

Usage Instructions: You can use "tittivate" when you want to talk about improving the appearance of a person, place, or thing by tidying or decorating it.

Example:

• Simple Sentence: "She decided to titivate her garden before the summer party."
• In Context: "The teacher asked the students to titivate their desks for the school inspection."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "tittivate" can refer to making small adjustments or enhancements that may not be necessary but improve the overall look or feel.

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "Tittivation" (The act of making neat or improving appearance)
  • Example: "The tittivation of the living room made it feel more welcoming."

Different Meaning:

While "tittivate" mainly refers to improving appearance, it can sometimes imply a sense of frivolity or unnecessary fussing over details.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "tittivate" include: - Spruce up - Neaten - Trim - Decorate - Groom

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "tittivate," you might hear phrases like "spruce up" or "tidy up" used in similar contexts.

Summary:

"Tittivate" is a fun and less common word that means to make something look better. It’s often used in informal contexts when talking about tidying up or adding a touch of decoration. Remember, it usually implies that the changes are not strictly necessary but help make things more pleasant to look at.

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Verb

1. make neat, smart, or trim
   • Spruce up your house for Spring
   • titivate the child

Synonyms

• spruce up
• spruce
• titivate
• smarten up
• slick up
• spiff up