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encourage vs invigorate

invigorate vs encourage

encourage and invigorate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encourage No No Yes No
invigorate No No Yes No
As verbs, invigorate is a hypernym of encourage; that is, invigorate is a word with a broader meaning than encourage:
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  • invigorate: heighten or intensify
Other hypernyms of encourage include animate, enliven, exalt, inspire.
encourage (verb) invigorate (verb)
spur on impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to make lively
contribute to the progress or growth of give life or energy to
heighten or intensify
Difference between encourage and invigorate

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