1. to make or become lukewarm or moderately warm
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The sun began to tepefy the morning air.
• She tepefied the milk before adding it to the recipe.
• The water had tepefied after sitting in the sun all day.
• Ancient physicians would tepefy herbal remedies before administering them.
• The gentle fire served to tepefy the room without overheating it.