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afflate

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To fill, especially with divine inspiration.

obsolete

Examples

“There was[…]a “spirit of courage” breathed into his [sc. Luther's] being, of which the heroism of this world knows nothing. Nor may we question⟳ that the same afflating influence⟳ could have⟳ wrought an equal boldness in creatures whose constitutional timidity was excessive and effeminate.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

afflated afflates afflating afflict afflicted afflictest

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