tonify

transitive verb

ton·​i·​fy
ˈtänəˌfī,
ˈtōn-
-ed/-ing/-es
1
: to give tone or style to
2
[tone entry 1 + -ify] : to give tone to : tone up
tonifies the system and rests the nerves

Word History

Etymology

ton entry 4 + -ify

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“Tonify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonify. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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