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hap·​pi·​fy | \ ˈhapə̇ˌfī, -pēˌf- \
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Definition of happify

: to make happy happify existence by constant intercourse with those adapted to elevate it— Mary B. Eddy

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History and Etymology for happify

happy + -fy

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“Happify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happify. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

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