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invigorate

/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/
English Definition
v. to give strength or energy to
中文释义
使精力充沛,激励
Example Sentence

A brisk morning walk through the pine forest can invigorate the mind before a day of scholarly work.

清晨在松林中快步行走,能在一天学术工作前让头脑充满活力。

Synonyms
Antonyms
exhaust weaken
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(inside, emphasize)+ vigor(vitality) + -ate(make) → to invigorate, make vigorous.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “invigorate”?

  1. A To make larger; increase.
  2. B To hinder or impede.
  3. C To prolong or draw out.
  4. D To give strength or energy to
Show answer

D — To give strength or energy to. “invigorate” means to give strength or energy to.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to give strength or energy to”?

  1. A invigorate
  2. B augment
  3. C hamper
  4. D protract
Show answer

A — invigorate. “invigorate” means to give strength or energy to.

Common questions about “invigorate”

What does “invigorate” mean?

invigorate — to give strength or energy to. In Chinese: 使精力充沛,激励.

How do you pronounce “invigorate”?

invigorate is pronounced /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/.

How is “invigorate” used in a sentence?

A brisk morning walk through the pine forest can invigorate the mind before a day of scholarly work. (清晨在松林中快步行走,能在一天学术工作前让头脑充满活力。)

What are synonyms for “invigorate”?

energize, revitalize, stimulate — all close in meaning to invigorate (to give strength or energy to).

What is the opposite of “invigorate”?

exhaust, weaken — each the opposite of invigorate (to give strength or energy to).

Is “invigorate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. invigorate is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “invigorate”?

in-(inside, emphasize)+ vigor(vitality) + -ate(make) → to invigorate, make vigorous.

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