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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.

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  1. invidious,
  2. invidiously,
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Origin of invigorate

1640–50; in-2 + obsolete vigorate invigorated; see vigor, -ate1
Related forms
Can be confusedenergize enervate innervate invigorate

Synonym study

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

Word Origin for invigorate

C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour
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