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.

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Origin of invigorate

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

synonym study for invigorate

See animate.

OTHER WORDS FROM invigorate

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH invigorate

energize enervate innervate invigorate

Words nearby invigorate

inveterate, inviable, invidious, invigilate, invigorant, invigorate, invincible, invincible armada, inviolable, inviolate, inviscation
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Words related to invigorating

fascinating, bracing, lively, exhilarating, refreshing, uplifting, interesting, quickening, vitalizing, brisk, charged, aesthetic, fresh, healthful, high, restorative, salubrious, tonic, exhilarative, hyper

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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

Word Origin for invigorate

C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour
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