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innerve

American  
[ih-nurv] / ɪˈnɜrv /

verb (used with object)

innerved, innerving

  1. to supply with nervous energy; invigorate; animate.

innerve British  
/ ɪˈnɜːv /

verb

  1. (tr) to supply with nervous energy; stimulate

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Etymology

Origin of innerve

First recorded in 1820–30; in- 2 + nerve

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