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English verb: invigorate

1. invigorate (emotion) heighten or intensify


SamplesThese paintings exalt the imagination.


Synonymsanimate, enliven, exalt, inspire


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir


Narrower (hyponym)encourage

2. invigorate (change) give life or energy to


SamplesThe cold water invigorated him.


Synonymsquicken


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)excite, stimulate

3. invigorate (change) make lively


SamplesLet's liven up this room a bit.


ExamplesThe performance is likely to invigorate Sue


Synonymsanimate, enliven, liven, liven up


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate


Narrower (hyponym)ginger up, inspirit, jazz up, juice up, pep up, spirit, spirit up


Antonymsblunt, deaden

4. invigorate (body) impart vigor, strength, or vitality to


SamplesExercise is invigorating.


Synonymsreinvigorate


Pattern of useSomething ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate









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