enervate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈɛn.ər.veɪt/
KK: /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/
adjective
Definition
Deprived of strength or energy; feeling weak and lacking vitality.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely enervated and needed to rest.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more enervated
Superlative: most enervated
Conversation
I felt so enervate after that workout yesterday.
I know what you mean; it was exhausting!
It's like my energy was completely drained.
Yeah, sometimes those intense sessions really take it out of you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weakened
debilitated
exhausted
Antonyms
invigorated
energized
strengthened
transitive verb
Definition
To weaken or reduce the strength or energy of someone or something.
Example
The long hours of work began to enervate her, leaving her exhausted by the end of the day.
Tense Forms
Past: enervated
Past Participle: enervated
Conversation
I feel so tired after this week; I think the heat really enervates me.
I know what you mean! The weather has been exhausting lately.
Yeah, it's hard to stay motivated when the heat enervates our energy levels.
Root Explanation
Enervate is formed from "e-" (meaning out of) and "nervus" (meaning nerve or strength). The word describes the act of taking away strength or vitality, as if removing the nerve from something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking strength out' ('e-') from something ('nervus') to remember that enervate means to weaken or drain energy.
Visually Confused Words
denervate
nervate
venerate
generate
enterate
unenervated
penetrate
nervature