reinvigorate

verb

re·​in·​vig·​o·​rate ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce reinvigorate (audio)
reinvigorated; reinvigorating

transitive verb

: to give new or renewed strength or energy to (something or someone) : to invigorate (something or someone) again
… a stimulus plan large enough to reinvigorate the economy …Steven Greenhouse
It took Britpop's obsession with the 60s to really reinvigorate her career.Alexis Petridis
… Reed hopes a reinvigorated downtown will become a magnet for young professionals.J. Scott Trubey and Katie Leslie
Today, after she left, Leonard felt a sense of renewal. He felt like he was back. He felt reinvigorated.Albert Thomas Berkshire
reinvigoration noun
plural reinvigorations
a reinvigoration of the sluggish market
There are a lot of opportunities for traffic calming and neighborhood reinvigoration. Buffalo Rising
reinvigorator noun
plural reinvigorators
… New England's spring, that surprise that is among the greatest reinvigorators of humankind on record. Philip Roth

Examples of reinvigorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web PayPal is currently viewed as a turnaround play, and a new management team is working diligently to reinvigorate the company for better future returns following the current undervaluation. Gurufocus, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Best shampoos for gray hair For those looking to reinvigorate their grays, Dr. Houshmand likes Klorane’s Anti-Yellowing Shampoo, which has a purple-blue tint that helps counteract copper or yellow tones in your hair. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Sep. 2024 But, by the end of summer, my look becomes a series of wear-wash-repeat favorites; sound familiar? September is the perfect time to reinvigorate my effort to look my best by shopping for some must-have pieces. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024 More than 40% of all tropical activity in a typical season occurs after September 10, so there’s plenty of precedent for storms to reinvigorate the Atlantic in the following months. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reinvigorate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvigorate was in 1658

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“Reinvigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvigorate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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