empourprer
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empourprer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
1. (literary) (to color in crimson)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to tinge with crimson
Hier soir, les rayons du soleil couchant ont empourpré le ciel.Last night, the setting sun's rays tinged the sky with crimson.
2. (literary) (to make blush)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to make go crimson
Max était si furieux que la colère avait empourpré son visage.Max was so furious that anger had made his face go crimson.
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