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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.

RELATED WORDS

prompt, inspire, propel, sway, excite, drive, trigger, galvanize, spark, provoke, spur, persuade, incline, stir, incite, motivate, induce, generate, inflame, elicit

Nearby words

innermost intercostal muscle, innersole, innerspring, innervate, innervation, innerve, innerwear, inness, inness, george, innholder, innidiation

Origin of innerve

First recorded in 1820–30; in-2 + nerve
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British Dictionary definitions for innerve

innerve

/ (ɪˈnɜːv) /

verb

(tr) to supply with nervous energy; stimulate
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