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- [in-vig-uh-reyt]
- /ɪnˈvɪg əˌreɪt/
- /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vig-uh-reyt]
- /ɪnˈvɪg əˌreɪt/
Definitions of invigorate word
- verb with object invigorate to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize. 1
- noun invigorate Give strength or energy to. 1
- transitive verb invigorate refresh 1
- transitive verb invigorate enliven 1
- verb invigorate If something invigorates you, it makes you feel more energetic. 0
- verb invigorate To invigorate a situation or a process means to make it more efficient or more effective. 0
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Origin of invigorate
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; in-2 + obsolete vigorate invigorated; see vigor, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Invigorate
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invigorate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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verb invigorate
- restore — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
- rejuvenate — to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc.: That vacation has certainly rejuvenated him.
- reinforce — to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
- revitalize — to give new life to.
Antonyms for invigorate
verb invigorate
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- retard — to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.
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