innerve

transitive verb

in·​nerve

i+

-ed/-ing/-s

: to give nervous energy or power to : give increased energy, force, or courage to : invigorate, stimulate

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + nerve (noun)

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Rhymes for innerve

• conserve
• deserve
• manoeuvre
• observe
• preserve
• reserve
• subserve
• curve
• mirv
• nerve
• serve
• swerve