Synonyms of invigorate

invigorate

verb

in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• energize
• arouse
• enliven
• vitalize
• stir
• awaken
• excite
• animate
• provoke
• inspire
• electrify
• vivify
• quicken
• revive
• activate
• strengthen
• motivate
• cheer
• jump-start
• drive
• jazz (up)
• rouse
• propel
• lift
• recreate
• spark
• zip (up)
• boost
• liven (up)
• trigger
• spike
• motive
• fire
• brace
• amp (up)
• raise
• awake
• refresh
• fillip
• rally
• pep (up)
• charge
• resurrect
• move
• impel
• galvanize
• renew
• juice up
• ginger (up)
• reinvigorate
• wake (up)
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• infuse
• actuate
• incite
• embolden
• inflame
• fortify
• foment
• reawaken
• hearten
• rekindle
• set off
• instigate
• regenerate
• buoy
• ferment
• reactivate
• kindle
• reenergize
• resuscitate
• whip (up)
• abet
• reanimate
• enkindle
• turn on
• steel
• recharge
• refreshen
• restimulate
• reawake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dull
• kill
• dampen
• undermine
• deaden
• weaken
• damp
• weary
• debilitate
• drain
• harass
• wear
• exhaust
• enfeeble
• inhibit
• restrain
• sap
• slow
• burn out
• fatigue
• suppress
• wear out
• curb
• knock out
• check
• enervate
• wash out
• quell
• quench
• do in
• repress
• discourage
• stunt
• still
• demoralize
• daunt
• dishearten
• tucker (out)
• fag
• kayo
• dispirit
• jade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invigorate

The nihilism of that statement is exactly what invigorates this season of HOTD. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore’s initiative to invigorate young people finally came to fruition last month, when Moore brought in about 200 students to West Valley College in Saratoga to help young people connect, learn, and grow their impact, according to his Instagram post. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

And to have some control over it [is] invigorating. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026