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Vinony

invigorate

verb

  1. strengthen, animate
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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.

  1. 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.

  1. To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.

    “Exercise is invigorating.”

  2. To heighten or intensify.
  3. To give life or energy to.

    “The cold water invigorated him.”

  4. To make lively.