CRUCIFIES

Definition

CRUCIFIES To crucify means to put to death by nailing or binding to a cross; the plural form would be crucifies, the present participle would be crucifying, the past tense would be crucified, the comparative form would be crucifier, the superlative form would be crucifiest, and the adverb form would be crucifyingly. An original definition for 'crucifies' could be: To crucify is to execute by affixing to a cross; its

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 9 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word CRUCIFIES can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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