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Invigorate — In*vig or*ate ([i^]n*v[i^]g [ e]r*[=a]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Invigorated} ([i^]n*v[i^]g [ e]r*[=a] t[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Invigorating}.] [Pref. in in + vigor.] To give vigor to; to strengthen; to animate; to give life and energy to. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
invigorate — index develop, endue, fix (repair), meliorate, nurture, recreate, renew (refurbish) … Law dictionary
invigorate — (v.) 1640s, from IN (Cf. in ) (2) + VIGOR (Cf. vigor) + ATE (Cf. ate) (2). Earlier verb was envigor (1610s). Related: Invigorated; INVIGORATING (Cf. invigorating) … Etymology dictionary
invigorate — *strengthen, fortify, energize, reinforce Analogous words: *renew, restore, refresh, rejuvenate: *stir, rally, rouse: *vitalize, activate Antonyms: debilitate Contrasted words: *weaken, enfeeble, disa … New Dictionary of Synonyms
invigorate — ► VERB ▪ give strength or energy to. DERIVATIVES invigorating adjective invigoration noun. ORIGIN Latin invigorare make strong … English terms dictionary
invigorate — [in vig′ər āt΄] vt. invigorated, invigorating [ IN 1 + VIGOR + ATE1] to give vigor to; fill with energy; enliven SYN. ANIMATE invigoration n. invigorative adj. invigorator n … English World dictionary
invigorate — [[t]ɪnvɪ̱gəreɪt[/t]] invigorates, invigorating, invigorated 1) VERB If something invigorates you, it makes you feel more energetic. [V n] Take a deep breath in to invigorate you. Derived words: invigorated ADJ GRADED usu v link ADJ She seemed… … English dictionary
invigorate — UK [ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt] / US [ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt] verb [transitive] Word forms invigorate : present tense I/you/we/they invigorate he/she/it invigorates present participle invigorating past tense invigorated past participle invigorated 1) to give someone more … English dictionary
invigorate — in|vig|or|ate [ ın vıgə,reıt ] verb transitive 1. ) to give someone more energy: REFRESH: A strong cup of coffee might help invigorate you. 2. ) to make something stronger and more effective: new efforts to invigorate their flagging economy … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
invigorate — in|vig|o|rate [ınˈvıgəreıt] v [T ] 1.) if something invigorates you, it makes you feel healthier, stronger and have more energy ▪ At my age, the walk into town is enough to invigorate me. ▪ He felt invigorated after a day in the country. 2.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
