invigorate — to make someone feel more energetic and healthier
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel more energetic and healthier
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The cold shower invigorated me so much that I started singing opera in the bathroom.
- Regular exercise can invigorate both your body and mind.
- The CEO's inspiring speech invigorated the entire team to work overtime voluntarily.
invigorate
VERB[/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/]
to make someone feel more energetic and healthier
A cold splash of mountain water invigorates the tired hiker instantly.
Invigorate to concentrate, then celebrate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vigor' meaning strength or liveliness, combined with the prefix 'in-' (meaning to put into) and the suffix '-ate' (meaning to make or cause). The word entered English in the 16th century.
Breakdown
in- (into/cause to be) + vigor (strength, liveliness from Latin) + -ate (verb suffix meaning to make/cause) = invigorate (to make vigorous/energetic)
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📝Examples
“The cold shower invigorated me so much that I started singing opera in the bathroom.”
“Regular exercise can invigorate both your body and mind.”
“The CEO's inspiring speech invigorated the entire team to work overtime voluntarily.”
“Mountain hiking always invigorates my spirit and clears my thoughts.”
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