invigorate
verb
- strengthen, animate
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɪɡərət/ / /ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/
adj
Etymology: First attested in 1646; borrowed from New Latin invigōrātus, perfect passive participle of invigōrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). By surface analysis, in- + vigor + -ate.
- Invigorated, filled with vigour.
“The soldiers from the earth Leap up invigorate, […]”
verb
Etymology: First attested in 1646; borrowed from New Latin invigōrātus, perfect passive participle of invigōrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). By surface analysis, in- + vigor + -ate.
- To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
“Exercise is invigorating.”
- To heighten or intensify.
- To give life or energy to.
“The cold water invigorated him.”
- To make lively.