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Titillate vs. Titivate

Titillate

/ˈtɪtəleɪt/
To excite or interest someone, often in a playful or mild way

Examples:

A comedy show to titillate the audience's funny bone.The idea was enough to titillate his adventurous spirit.Advertisements are designed to titillate consumer interest.

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Titivate

To improve the appearance of someone or something by making small enhancements or adjustments.

Examples:

She decided to titivate her outfit with some sparkling jewelry.Before the presentation, he took a moment to titivate his notes.On her day off, Carina loves to titivate the garden with fresh flowers.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Titillate is often associated with a sense of teasing or slightly exciting someone in a playful way.
  • Titivate is related to improving or making small enhancements, often to one's appearance.
  • Remember: titillate often involves emotions or senses, while titivate is focused on appearance or improving something visually.
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