Mummify

/ˈmʌmɪfaɪ/
verb

To preserve a body by treating it with substances that slow decay.

The ancient Egyptians would mummify their dead pharaohs.
Visual representation of "mummify" - To preserve a body by treating it with substances that slow decay.

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  • mummify a body
  • mummify for preservation
verb

To become very dry and shriveled, like a mummy.

The apple was left so long in the sun that it started to mummify.
Visual representation of "mummify" - To become very dry and shriveled, like a mummy.

Often appears as...

  • mummify in the sun
  • mummify with age
verb

To preserve a body by treating it with substances that slow decay.

The ancient Egyptians would mummify their dead pharaohs.
Visual representation of "mummify" - To preserve a body by treating it with substances that slow decay.

Often appears as...

  • mummify a body
  • mummify for preservation
verb

To become very dry and shriveled, like a mummy.

The apple was left so long in the sun that it started to mummify.
Visual representation of "mummify" - To become very dry and shriveled, like a mummy.

Often appears as...

  • mummify in the sun
  • mummify with age
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Visual representation of "mummify"
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Ancient Practices

Often linked to old, primarily Egyptian, traditions of preparing the dead.

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He studied how they used to mummify royals in ancient times.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously or metaphorically to mean 'very still or unchanging'.

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My leg fell asleep and it's totally mummified now!
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Formal Context

Used in formal or historical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The museum exhibit showed how to mummify a person in ancient cultures.
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Ancient Practices

Often linked to old, primarily Egyptian, traditions of preparing the dead.

Illustration for Ancient Practices
He studied how they used to mummify royals in ancient times.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously or metaphorically to mean 'very still or unchanging'.

Illustration for Not Literal
My leg fell asleep and it's totally mummified now!
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Formal Context

Used in formal or historical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Formal Context
The museum exhibit showed how to mummify a person in ancient cultures.
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Ancient Practices

Often linked to old, primarily Egyptian, traditions of preparing the dead.

Illustration for Ancient Practices
He studied how they used to mummify royals in ancient times.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously or metaphorically to mean 'very still or unchanging'.

Illustration for Not Literal
My leg fell asleep and it's totally mummified now!
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Formal Context

Used in formal or historical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Formal Context
The museum exhibit showed how to mummify a person in ancient cultures.
Visual representation of the word "Mummify"

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Video examples

The Mummy's Curse PIPE Lost...

They're after gold and by burning the mummies, it's easier for them to open them up. Very sad. The ancient Egyptians would have dreaded this kind of mutilation. They went to huge lengths to mummify and protect

Video examples

The Mummy's Curse PIPE Lost...

They're after gold and by burning the mummies, it's easier for them to open them up. Very sad. The ancient Egyptians would have dreaded this kind of mutilation. They went to huge lengths to mummify and protect

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