invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

invigorated; invigorating

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate

also : stimulate sense 1

invigoration

in-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

invigorator

in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər 

noun

Synonyms

• amp (up)
• animate
• brace
• energize
• enliven
• fillip
• fire
• ginger (up)
• jazz (up)
• juice up
• jump-start
• liven (up)
• pep (up)
• quicken
• spike
• stimulate
• vitalize
• vivify
• zip (up)

Examples of invigorate in a Sentence

A brisk walk in the cool morning air always invigorates me.

He was invigorated by the positive feedback.

The mayor has plans to invigorate the downtown economy.

Recent Examples on the Web

But soon enough, Sharon is invigorated to run a few small-bore scams of her own. —Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024

Joseph Tang, fashion director, Holt Renfrew Mood: With brands showing off-schedule and in very special locations, the energy in New York was invigorating. —David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024

And there was something very invigorating on this specific film. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024

But at least now, further invigorated by the summer play of Ware, there is ample youth in place, top-tier youth, drafted youth. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt 

invigorated; invigorating

: to give life and energy to

invigoration

-ˌvig-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

invigorator

-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt-ər 

noun