invigorate

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invigorate

  • /ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/
  • /ɪnˈvɪɡərət/

Where it comes from

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.

verb invigorates · invigorating · invigorated · envigorate · envigourate

  1. transitive To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to. Exercise is invigorating.
  2. transitive To heighten or intensify.
  3. transitive To give life or energy to. The cold water invigorated him.
  4. transitive To make lively.

adjective more invigorate · most invigorate · envigorate · envigourate · invigourate

  1. rare Invigorated, filled with vigour. The soldiers from the earth Leap up invigorate, […]

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