ensoul

Meanings

• Verb

  To give a soul or spirit to; to animate.

  - "The artist ensouls her creations."
  - "The newborn baby is ensouled with life."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ensoul
soul , goal , pole , role , toil , oil

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Variants

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ensoul , ensouled , ensouling , ensoulment , ensoulments , ensouls

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ensouler', meaning 'to surround, to enshroud'. The modern meaning evolved from the sense of 'to breathe life into'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ensoul' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can be found in various works of literature and art.

2. In the 19th century, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote about the concept of 'ensoulment' in relation to the will to power.

3. The word 'ensoul' shares a root with the word 'soul', which comes from the Old English 'sáwol', meaning 'seashell' or 'body'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the spiritual essence of a being.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animism: A belief system that attributes a soul or spirit to all living things, including inanimate objects and natural phenomena.

2. Anima: In psychology, the term 'anima' refers to the feminine aspect of the psyche, while 'animus' refers to the masculine aspect. Together, they represent the unconscious aspects of the personality.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'ensoul' often refers to the act of giving life or spirit to inanimate objects or ideas. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of finding meaning or purpose in one's life.

How to Memorize "ensoul"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sculptor adding the final touches to a statue, giving it the spark of life.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the feeling of being truly passionate about something, as if it has a soul of its own.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'ENSOUL' as 'Endowing New Souls' or 'Enlivening Souls'.

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