invigoration

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(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).

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

in·vig′or·at′ing·ly adv.

in·vig′or·a′tion n.

in·vig′or·a′tor n.

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Noun	1.	invigoration - quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous brio, spiritedness, vivification, animation chirpiness - cheerful and lively sprightliness, liveliness, spirit, life - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it" activeness, activity - the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; "the level of activity declines with age"
	2.	invigoration - the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something vivification, animation activating, energizing, activation - the activity of causing to have energy and be active

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If the new Constitution be examined with accuracy and candor, it will be found that the change which it proposes consists much less in the addition of NEW POWERS to the Union, than in the invigoration of its ORIGINAL POWERS.

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The Reverend Septimus Crisparkle (Septimus, because six little brother Crisparkles before him went out, one by one, as they were born, like six weak little rushlights, as they were lighted), having broken the thin morning ice near Cloisterham Weir with his amiable head, much to the invigoration of his frame, was now assisting his circulation by boxing at a looking-glass with great science and prowess.

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Impressively designed to the highest standards and providing an ideal environment for both indulgence and invigoration, The Spa at Address Downtown has also been recognised as 'Dubai's Best Spa' at the second annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards Dubai 2019.

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In Tunisia, where he arrived on Tuesday evening, Prince Mohammad was accorded a warm welcome by President Beji Qaid Al Sebsi who said that the visit marked an invigoration of the bilateral ties.

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The railway station invigoration project, to be implemented by Te Chang Construction Co at a budget of NT$3.1 billion (US$99.6 million), is expected to create a new landmark and drive tourist momentum for Taichung, the city government reckoned.

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Online posts are still claiming that wasp-based soju has therapeutic effects for asthma, arthritis, invigoration and impotence.

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He expects transport investments to be completed in order to ensure faster movement of goods and services and economic invigoration.

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Bathrooms have become an important part of the household, a refuge of relaxation and invigoration. Ideal Standard, a bathroom solutions provider operating across Europe, Middle East and Africa, has launched a new range of bathroom fittings - Strada.

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Shaikh Khalifa praised the role of barristers and their contributions, reiterating the Constitutional Court's keenness on invigoration of the cooperation partnership with the association.

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Sharia also organizes financial transaction leading to meeting ordinary people's needs, trade invigoration and economy prosperity based on confidence-sharing among partners.

Dhuhr (noon) and Asr (afternoon) prayers performed at Namira mosque in Arafat valley 3 Arafat, Outskirts of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Lopez said he hoped the Asean would adopt a similar initiative, noting that the new shipping link would later bring in the 'invigoration of trade and influx of investments.'