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Webster 1913 Edition


Invigorate

In-vig′or-ate

(ĭn-vĭg′ẽr-āt)
,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Invigorated
(ĭn-vĭg′ẽr-āˊtĕd)
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Invigorating
.]
[Pref.
in-
in +
vigor
.]
To give vigor to; to strengthen; to animate; to give life and energy to.
Syn. – To refresh; animate; exhilarate; stimulate.

Webster 1828 Edition


Invigorate

INVIG'ORATE

,
Verb.
T.
To give vigor to; to strengthen; to animate; to give life and energy to. Exercise invigorates the body; cheerfulness invigorates the mind.
Christian graces and virtues they cannot be, unless fed, invigorated and animated by universal charity.

Definition 2024


invigorate

invigorate

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invigorate (third-person singular simple present invigorates, present participle invigorating, simple past and past participle invigorated)

  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.

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