Innervate
(verb)
- To stimulate or supply with nerve impulses.
- To supply with vital energy or life force.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from inner- + -vate, on the pattern of innervate.
Examples:
- The drug was designed to innervate damaged nerve cells and improve function.
- Exercise was believed to innervate the body and improve overall health.
- Meditation was used to innervate the mind and improve mental clarity.
- Massage was used to innervate the muscles and improve circulation.
- Yoga was believed to innervate the body, mind, and spirit.