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[ in-vig -uh -reyt ] SHOW IPA
/ ɪnˈvɪg əˌreɪt / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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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.
Origin of invigorate First recorded in 1640–50; in-2 + obsolete vigorate “invigorated”; see vigor, -ate1
SYNONYMS FOR invigorate strengthen, vitalize.
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synonym study for invigorate See animate.
OTHER WORDS FROM invigorate 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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Example sentences from the Web for invigorate It was not a less weary life; he starved as miserably as before, and he began to find a means of reinvigoration in "drink."
Their Majesties' Servants (Volume 3 of 3) | John Doran
Turning over his papers, he passed with a sense of reinvigoration to the matter before him.
Phases of an Inferior Planet | Ellen Glasgow
Analyses some of the causes of the decay of the international conscience, and discusses means for its reinvigoration.
Mountain Meditations | L. Lind-af-Hageby
After the amenities and regularities of the last few years, this easy life came as a rest and reinvigoration.
Old Kensington | Miss Thackeray
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British Dictionary definitions for invigorate verb (tr) to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refresh to be invigorated by fresh air
Derived forms of invigorate invigorating , adjective invigoratingly , adverb invigoration , noun invigorative , adjective
invigoratively , adverb invigorator , noun
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Word Origin for invigorate C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour
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Words related to invigorate restore, energize, strengthen, rejuvenate, excite, enliven, reinforce, revitalize, galvanize, vitalize, quicken, nerve, activate, brace, refresh, harden, renew, exhilarate, fortify, inspirit