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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 related to invigorate

resurgence, renewal, rejuvenation, revival, revitalization, recovery, renaissance, restoration, resurrection, incentive, stimulant, rebirth, regeneration, reactivation, resuscitation, faith, confidence, optimism, backing, assistance

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

OTHER WORDS FROM invigorate

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH invigorate

energize enervate innervate invigorate

synonym study for invigorate

See animate.
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British Dictionary definitions for invigoration

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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