pɜːrsənɪfaɪ

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute human qualities or characteristics to a non-human entity, such as an animal, object, or idea

“The poet personified the wind as a gentle lover in her latest collection of poems.”

2. noun

the act of attributing human qualities or characteristics to a non-human entity

“The personification of evil in the novel was a compelling theme.”

3. verb

to represent or embody a particular quality, idea, or concept

“The artist sought to personify the emotions of loss and grief in her latest sculpture.”