tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" (D.H. Lawrence). [Possibly obsolete invigor (from French envigorer, from Old French envigourer : en-, in; see IN-2 + vigour, vigor; see VIGOR) + -ATE1.] in·vigor·at′ing·ly adv. in·vig′or·ation n. in·vigor·a′tor n. |
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