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nerving

The correct spelling is nerving.

How to pronounce nerving

verb

Say it like: Ner-vin-g

The correct spelling is nerving. To give courage. For example: "May their example nerve us to face the enemy."

Usage Examples

May their example nerve us to face the enemy.

The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give courage.
  2. 2.To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

noun

  1. 1.An arrangement of nerves or veins in a plant.

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