invigorator

in·vig·or·ate

 (ĭn-vĭg′ə-rāt′)

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).

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[Possibly obsolete invigor (from French envigorer, from Old French envigourer : en-, in; see in-² + vigour, vigor; see vigor) + -ate.]

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in·vig′or·at′ing·ly adv.

in·vig′or·a′tion n.

in·vig′or·a′tor n.

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Noun

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invigorator - an agent that gives or restores life or vigor; "the soul is the quickener of the body" enlivener, quickener agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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