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verb
To give life to something; to animate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: enliven, inspirit, invigorate, quicken, vitalise, vivify
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: enliven, rouse, animate, arouse, awaken, beghast, leaven, bright, brighten, cheer, energize, enthuse, exalt, excite, fire up, ginger, ginger up, inflame, invigorate, inspire, inspirit, jazz, kindle, liven, liven up, perk up, quicken, spice, spice up, stimulate, vitalise, electrify, enflame, enkindle, enthrill, exagitate, exhilarate, exsuscitate, fillip, fire, fire the blood, galvanize, gin up, ignite, intoxicate, send, set fire to, set on fire, sharpen, stir the blood, suscitate, thrill, wake, warm the blood, whet, wind up, work up, yerk
Antonyms: none provided
verb
make more lively or vigorous
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: vitalize
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: strengthen, beef up, fortify
verb
give life to
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: vitalize
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
History
From vital + -ise.
