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invigorate

in·vi·go·rate

UK/ɪnˈvɪɡərət/ US/ˌɪˈnvɪɡɜrɪt/ uncommon rare

verb

1.

heighten or intensify

  • “These paintings exalt the imagination”
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2.

give life or energy to

  • “The cold water invigorated him”
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3.

make lively

  • “let”
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4.

impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

  • “Exercise is invigorating”
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Origin

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.

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