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

The actors’ strike immediately intensified the pain felt by studios and reinvigorated the scribes, who’d already spent 2½ months off the job. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024

The step, which nudges the ECB ahead of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in loosening monetary policy, could also help to reinvigorate the 20-nation economy after two years of stagnation and a mild recession. —Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024

The Spa In addition to the treatments offered, the spa features a hydrotherapy circuit which includes a sauna, hot tub, steam room, cold pool, and dynamic pool to help reinvigorate your body through exposure to various environments and temperatures. —Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024

Friday’s disappointing data could reinvigorate debate about the speed and direction of Chinese stimulus, as Beijing tries to revive the economy and keep on track to hit its 5% GDP growth target. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above