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vigour

/ ˈɪɡə /

noun

  1. exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality
  2. substantial effective energy or force

    the vigour of the tempest

  3. forcefulness; intensity

    the vigour of her complaints

  4. the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal

    hybrid vigour

  5. the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc; prime
  6. legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp in the phrase in vigour )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of vigour1

C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from ŧ to be lively
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The renewed vigour being displayed by Dani Ceballos in midfield has helped, but it is their displays in attack that have really made the difference to Real's fortunes.

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The usual chant of "impeach, impeach" floated through the air, but it seemed to have lost its vigour.

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Professor Irene Tracey, the university's vice chancellor, added: "William is a great friend to Oxford and is someone who I know will serve and represent this magnificent institution with dignity and vigour."

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England carved out 16 attempts - with nine on target - as they played with a freshness and a vigour that was sadly lacking in some of their games at Euro 2024.

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While in speeches and interviews Mr Biden often showed renewed vigour, he was also dogged by major stumbles and seeming memory problems.

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