Definitions

1. verb

to make or become more masculine or manly; to give or acquire characteristics traditionally associated with males

“The rugged wilderness experience helped to virilify the young hikers.”

2. verb

to make or become more masculine in appearance or effect

“The stern expression on his face helped to virilify his authority.”

3. verb

to acquire or develop a more masculine or manly quality

“The experience of working in a male-dominated field helped to virilify her confidence.”