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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : in-vig-uh-reyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɪg əˌreɪt |
Definition of invigorate
Origin :- 1640s, from in- (2) + vigor + -ate (2). Earlier verb was envigor (1610s). Related: Invigorated; invigorating.
- verb stimulate
- These in their turn support and invigorate the nervous system.
- Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
- The arts and inventions of each period are only its costume and do not invigorate men.
- Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- It has the climate of Madeira, and is fanned by the sea-breezes that invigorate but do not chill.
- Extract from : « England, Picturesque and Descriptive » by Joel Cook
- On the contrary, to extend and invigorate them is our true policy.
- Extract from : « Albert Gallatin » by John Austin Stevens
- In a word, he sought to bring out and invigorate the character of his pupils.
- Extract from : « Lives of the Engineers » by Samuel Smiles
- The superlative Polar degree appeared to invigorate Mr. Barrett.
- Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
- You will not rule me, but you will invigorate, and if you are petted, you shall not be spoilt.
- Extract from : « The Tragic Comedians, Complete » by George Meredith
- They seemed to find their way into every fiber of our bodies, and invigorate every organ.
- Extract from : « Andersonville, Volume 4 » by John McElroy
- This watering will greatly enrich the soil, and invigorate the roots.
- Extract from : « The American Flower Garden Directory » by Thomas Hibbert
- We shall only strengthen the former as we invigorate the latter.
- Extract from : « The World's Great Sermons, Volume 7: Hale to Farrar » by Various
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