in·ner·vate [ i núr vàyt, ínnər vàyt ](past and past participlein·ner·vat·ed, present participlein·ner·vat·ing, 3rd person present singularin·ner·vates)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. supply nerves to a body organ: to distribute nerves to an organ or body part
2. stimulate a muscle, organ, or body part: to cause a muscle, organ, or other part of the body to act