Greek philosophy has a tendency to personify ideas (Benjamin Jowett).
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per|son´i|fi´er — per|son|i|fy «puhr SON uh fy», transitive verb, fied, fy|ing. 1. to be a type of; embody: »Satan personifies evil. SYNONYM(S): exemplify. 2. to regard or represent as a person. We often personify the sun and moon, referring to the sun as he and… … Useful english dictionary
per|son|a|li|a — «PUR suh NAY lee uh, NAYL yuh», noun plural. personal items, anecdotes, letters, and the like. ╂[< New Latin personalia, neuter plural of Latin persōnālis personal] … Useful english dictionary
per|son|al|ly — «PUR suh nuh lee, PURS nuh », adverb. 1. in person; not by the aid of others: »to deal personally with one s customers. The hostess personally saw to the comforts of her guests. SYNONYM(S): individually. 2. as far as oneself is concerned:… … Useful english dictionary
per|son|al|ty — «PUR suh nuhl tee», noun, plural ties. Law. personal property … Useful english dictionary
per|son|al — «PUR suh nuhl, PURS nuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. belonging to a person; individual; private: »a personal letter, a personal matter. 2. done in person; directly by oneself, not through others or by letter: »a personal visit. 3. of the body or… … Useful english dictionary
per´son|a´tor — per|son|ate1 «PUR suh nayt», verb, at|ed, at|ing. –v.t. 1. to act the part of (a character in a play or in history); impersonate. 2. to represent as a person in literature or art; personify. 3 … Useful english dictionary
per´son|a´tion — per|son|ate1 «PUR suh nayt», verb, at|ed, at|ing. –v.t. 1. to act the part of (a character in a play or in history); impersonate. 2. to represent as a person in literature or art; personify. 3 … Useful english dictionary
per|son|ate — per|son|ate1 «PUR suh nayt», verb, at|ed, at|ing. –v.t. 1. to act the part of (a character in a play or in history); impersonate. 2. to represent as a person in literature or art; personify. 3 … Useful english dictionary
per|son-to-per|son — «PUR suhn tuh PUR suhn», adjective. between persons; between individuals; personal: »a person to person telephone call. The Yurok had a good many person to person quarrels and enmities, but few class or communal clashes (Alfred L. Kroeber) … Useful english dictionary
per´son|a|ble|ness — per|son|a|ble «PUR suh nuh buhl», adjective. having a pleasing appearance or personality; attractive: »Miss Ingamells…a personable if somewhat heavy creature of twenty eight (Arnold Bennett). SYNONYM(S): comely, presentable. –per´son|a|ble|ness,… … Useful english dictionary
