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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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But now, having taken some time to heal with her loved ones, she looks back on 2024 as the making of her character and relishes the challenges ahead with renewed vigour.

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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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