invigorate

[ in-vig-uh-reyt ]

/ ɪnˈvɪg əˌreɪt /

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verb (used with object), in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing.

to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.

Words nearby invigorate

inveterate, inviable, invidious, invigilate, invigorant, invigorate, invincible, invincible armada, inviolable, inviolate, inviscation

Origin of invigorate

1640–50; in-² + obsolete vigorate invigorated; see vigor, -ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR invigorate

strengthen, vitalize.

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OTHER WORDS FROM invigorate

in·vig·or·at·ing·ly, adverbin·vig·or·a·tion, nounin·vig·or·a·tive, adjectivein·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb

in·vig·or·a·tor, nounre·in·vig·or·ate, verb (used with object), re·in·vig·or·at·ed, re·in·vig·or·at·ing.re·in·vig·or·a·tion, nounun·in·vig·or·at·ed, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·at·ing, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·a·tive, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH invigorate

energize enervate innervate invigorate

synonym study for invigorate

See animate.

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Examples from the Web for invigorating

But what they really need is a good, invigorating, clarifying, drawn-out fight.
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What the show is responsible for is invigorating debate, which is a good thing.
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But unlike True Detective it was also droll, playful, quirky, invigorating, and creative.
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It was, however, invigorating to see Cecily Strong sitting behind the Weekend Update desk.
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That itself is invigorating, and Colbert Busch has already proved herself a capable, engaging candidate with a will to win.
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The easy and (as we then thought) the rapid rate of traveling had its invigorating effect on her nerves.
The Two Destinies|Wilkie Collins
Sponging all over with warm vinegar is also a most invigorating thing.
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The change from oven-like Colombo in midsummer to the air of this invigorating region is truly delightful.
The Pearl of India|Maturin M. Ballou
The Believers, being cleansed, purified and refreshed, passed the night in invigorating sleep.
The Life of Mohammad|Etienne Dinet
It was a glorious morning, but with the invigorating chill yet in the air.
Meg of Mystery Mountain|Grace May North

British Dictionary definitions for invigorating

invigorate

/ (ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt) /

verb

(tr) to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refreshto be invigorated by fresh air

Derived forms of invigorate

invigorating, adjectiveinvigoratingly, adverbinvigoration, nouninvigorative, adjective

invigoratively, adverbinvigorator, noun

Word Origin for invigorate

C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour

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