English Explanatory Dictionary

invigorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
  2. To heighten or intensify.
  3. To give life or energy to.
  4. To make lively.
adj
  1. Invigorated, filled with vigour.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-invigorate.wav /ɪnˈvɪɡərət/

Word forms

invigorate invigorates invigorating invigorated envigorate envigourate invigourate more invigorate most invigorate

Etymology

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.

Related words

invigorating invigoratingly invigoration invigorator inspire exalt animate enliven liven reinvigorate quicken

Derived words

disinvigorate
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