Titivate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtɪˌveɪt/

Definitions of titivate

verb to make small changes to something in order to improve its appearance

Example Sentences

A1 She titivated her hair before going out.

A2 The gardener titivated the bushes in the park.

B1 The interior designer titivated the living room with new curtains.

B2 She titivated the table setting with fresh flowers for the dinner party.

C1 The artist titivated the sculpture with intricate details.

C2 The chef titivated the dish with edible flowers for a gourmet touch.

Examples of titivate in a Sentence

formal The interior designer was hired to titivate the office space before the grand opening.

informal I need to titivate my outfit before the party tonight.

slang She spent hours titivating her hair before the big date.

figurative The artist titivated the painting with intricate details to make it truly stand out.

Grammatical Forms of titivate

• past tense: titivated
• plural: titivates
• comparative: more titivated
• superlative: most titivated
• present tense: titivates
• future tense: will titivate
• perfect tense: has titivated
• continuous tense: is titivating
• singular: titivates
• positive degree: titivate
• infinitive: to titivate
• gerund: titivating
• participle: titivated

Origin and Evolution of titivate

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'titivate' is believed to have originated from the British slang term 'tidy up' or 'tip-tee-vate' which means to make neat or smart.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'titivate' has evolved to mean more than just tidying up, often used to describe the act of making something more attractive or stylish through small adjustments or improvements.