CEFR B1

ossify

verb

Meaning

ossify means to transform (or cause to transform) from a softer animal substance into bone; particularly the processes of growth in humans and animals. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to ossify in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will ossify before translating the verb.

Synonyms: harden

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ossify (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/

Definition

Examples

The lesson showed how to ossify in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will ossify before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to ossify.

How to Use ossify

to ossify (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to ossify."
ossify in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how ossify works in context."

Synonyms of ossify

Words with a similar meaning to ossify:

harden

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