tonify

transitive verb

ton·​i·​fy

ˈtänəˌfī,

ˈtōn-

-ed/-ing/-es

1

: to give tone or style to

2

[tone entry 1 + -ify] : to give tone to : tone up

tonifies the system and rests the nerves

Word History

Etymology

ton entry 4 + -ify

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