invigorate
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əˌreɪt verb (used with object), in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing.
to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
Related forms
in·vig·or·at·ing·ly, adverb
in·vig·or·a·tion, noun
in·vig·or·a·tive, adjective
in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb
in·vig·or·a·tor, noun
re·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, noun
un·in·vig·or·at·ed, adjective
un·in·vig·or·at·ing, adjective
un·in·vig·or·a·tive, adjective
un·in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refresh: to be invigorated by fresh air | |
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| in'vigorating | |
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| in'vigoratingly | |
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| invigor'ation | |
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| in'vigorative | |
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| in'vigoratively | |
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| in'vigorator | |
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Word Origin & History
invigorate
1646, from L. *invigorare, from in- "not" + vigorare (see vigorous).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
Natural strains and careful matchmaking invigorate the genetic lineage of stocked muskellunge.
He also will use his vast economic development experience to invigorate the state's economic development efforts.
Our commitment is to a new education system that will excite learners, invigorate teachers and impress employers.
They invigorate long-term employees whose jobs may have grown stale for them.
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