en- root words — words with the en- root

The root en- comes from Old English nian, meaning to make or become. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including moisten, embolden, broadener, overtightened, rechristen, unchristened, youthen. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the en- root

Explore words with en- — words containing the en- root and sharing its sense of "to make or become". Examples include moisten, embolden, broadener, overtightened, rechristen, unchristened, youthen. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does en- mean?

The en- root means to make or become, from Old English nian. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.