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invigorate
verb in·vig·o·rate \in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt\
: to give life and energy to (someone)
: to cause (something) to become more active and lively
in·vig·o·rat·edin·vig·o·rat·ing
Full Definition of INVIGORATE
transitive verb
— in·vig·o·rat·ing·ly \-ˌrā-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
— in·vig·o·ra·tion \-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən\ noun
— in·vig·o·ra·tor \-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər\ noun
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Origin of INVIGORATE
probably from in- + vigor
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INVIGORATING Defined for Kids
invigorate
verb in·vig·o·rate \in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt\
in·vig·o·rat·edin·vig·o·rat·ing
Definition of INVIGORATE for Kids
: to give life and energy to <The swim was invigorating.>
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