reinvigorate

verb

re·​in·​vig·​o·​rate ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

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

ˌrē-in-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

plural reinvigorations

a reinvigoration of the sluggish market

There are a lot of opportunities for traffic calming and neighborhood reinvigoration.

—Buffalo Rising

reinvigorator

ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər 

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

Not only does Barca unearth young talent through its coveted La Masia academy, the La Liga club has also reinvigorated careers. —Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025

After the Lost creators were able to persuade their network bosses to agree to conclude the show after six seasons, the whole production was reinvigorated with new ideas — flash-forwards instead of flashbacks, for instance — and some of the most beloved episodes of the whole run. —Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025

But Vonn was reinvigorated after partial right knee replacement surgery last April. —Nick Zaccardi, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025

Strong tornadoes possible Wednesday’s storm is reinvigorating rain and thunderstorms in the South. —Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above