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Vigorous vs Invigorate - What's the difference?

vigorous | invigorate |

As an adjective vigorous

is physically strong and active.

As a verb invigorate is

to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.

vigorous

English

Alternative forms

* vigourous

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Physically strong and active.
  • Rapid of growth

    • invigorate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * envigorate * envigourate (rare) * invigourate

    Verb

    (invigorat)
  • To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
    • Exercise is invigorating .
  • To heighten or intensify.
  • To give life or energy to.
    • The cold water invigorated him.
  • To make lively.

    • Related terms

    * invigorating * invigoratingly * invigoration * invigorator

    See also

    * inspire, exalt * animate, enliven, liven * reinvigorate * quicken