ə̇nˈvigəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably from in- (II) + obsolete English vigorate to invigorate, from Latin vigoratus, past participle of vigorare, from vigor — more at vigor
: to give life and energy to : animate
a lotion to invigorate the skin
that puzzling out of new possibilities which invigorates the imagination — H.A.Overstreet
an industrial center invigorated by defense contracts — R.M.Hodesh
Synonyms: see strengthen