Definition

To make something slightly warm or lukewarm.

Example

After leaving the tea out for a while, it began to tepefy and lost its heat.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I left my coffee out too long, and now it's starting to tepefy.

Oh no! That’s the worst when your drink isn’t hot anymore.

Yeah, I really enjoy it when it's fresh and hot, not tepefy like this.

Maybe just add a little heat back to it; that could help!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the Latin 'tepidus', meaning warm or lukewarm. The word 'tepefy' means to make something warm or to become warm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tepid' which means warm, and remember that 'tepefy' means to make something warm.

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