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innerve

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrv/

KK: /ɪnˈɜrv/

transitive verb
Definition

To provide nervous energy or stimulation to something.


Example

The medication can innerve the muscles, helping them to function better.


Tense Forms

Past: innerved

Past Participle: innerved


Conversation
Sloth A
I felt really tired before the meeting started.
Sloth B
Yeah, sometimes I need something to innerve me a bit.
Sloth A
Exactly! A little boost can make all the difference.
Sloth B
For sure! Maybe some music could help us innerve before our next presentation.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
energize
stimulate
invigorate
Antonyms
weaken
dampen
depress
Root Explanation

Innerve → It is formed from "in-" (meaning within) and "nervus" (from Latin, meaning nerve). The word "innerve" means to supply nerves to a part of the body, indicating the action of providing nerve connections within.

Memory Tip

Think of 'within' ('in-') and 'nerve' ('nervus') to remember that 'innerve' means to supply nerves within a part of the body.

Visually Confused Words
unnerve
ennerve
nerve
unnerved
trinerve
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