1. supplying nerves to a body part or organ
Usage: medical; anatomy
2. giving energy, strength, or vitality to something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The vagus nerve is innervating several organs in the chest and abdomen.
• Damage to the spinal cord can prevent nerves from innervating the limbs properly.
• The surgeon carefully avoided innervating tissue during the procedure.
• Her passionate speech was innervating the entire audience.
• The fresh mountain air was innervating after months in the city.
• The coach’s pep talk was innervating the tired team before the final game.