Enfamish

/ɪnˈfæmɪʃ/ verb

Definition

To make famous or to bring to widespread public attention and renown.

Etymology

From en- (to cause to be) plus 'famish,' but here related to 'fame' rather than starvation. The word combines the prefix with concepts of making something widely known.

Kelly Says

This rare word is hiding in old texts—most people would say 'make famous' today, but 'enfamish' shows English once had a verb for every adjective you could imagine!

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