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

• stimulate

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

Some of the events allow the audience a chance to participate, but the whole festival is designed to invigorating and inviting and progressive, enhanced by most of it taking place outdoors in Summertime. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025

Reading his experience of these raptures is invigorating and often hilarious. —Book Marks august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025

For some, this burst of energy can be invigorating, inspiring new dreams or expanding existing ones. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 July 2025

The recent qualification of Italy - which generated global headlines - has invigorated administrators and was further evidence that cricket’s depth is increasing beyond traditional footholds. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

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