What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fatuate
Example
The constant exposure to propaganda can fatuate people's minds. [fatuate: verb]
Example
The teacher's condescending tone fatuated the student's confidence in their abilities. [fatuated: past tense]
enervate
Example
The long hours of work enervated him, leaving him feeling drained. [enervate: verb]
Example
The illness enervated her body, making it difficult for her to perform daily tasks. [enervated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enervate is more commonly used than fatuate in everyday language. Enervate is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while fatuate is less common and more formal, and is typically used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fatuate and enervate?
Fatuate is more formal than enervate, and is typically used in academic or literary contexts. Enervate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
