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innerve

[ ih-nurv ]
/ ɪˈnɜrv /
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verb (used with object), in·nerved, in·nerv·ing.
to supply with nervous energy; invigorate; animate.
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Origin of innerve

First recorded in 1820–30; in-2 + nerve

Words nearby innerve

inner tube, inner-tuber, inner-tubing, innervate, innervation, innerve, innerwear, inner woman, in-ness, innholder, innie
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Words related to innerve

drive, excite, galvanize, incline, inspire, persuade, prompt, propel, provoke, spark, spur, sway, trigger, arouse, bring about, cause, elicit, generate, incite, induce

British Dictionary definitions for innerve

innerve
/ (ɪˈnɜːv) /
verb
(tr) to supply with nervous energy; stimulate
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