Definition of invigorate
invigorated
;invigorating
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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.
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Wilson says the growing family helped invigorate his six-day-a-week workouts, which began in the early mornings and included sessions at various times at USC and UCLA.
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However, senior adviser Steve Bannon — who has consistently helped invigorate the president’s staunchest supporters — has long opposed the treaty.
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The 31-year-old Spaniard's pre-match routine includes a long series of rituals that include taking a freezing cold shower to invigorate himself before putting on his headphones while his trainer bandages his feet.
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Many of the same principles of movement that invigorated the Spurs would then fuel the Warriors, only to more confounding geometry.
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The competition, which is endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America, is designed to invigorate the academic and industry dialogue regarding designs for environmentally responsible computing.
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Origin and Etymology of invigorate
probably from in- + vigor
INVIGORATE Defined for English Language Learners
invigorate
playDefinition of invigorate for English Language Learners
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: to give life and energy to (someone)
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: to cause (something) to become more active and lively
INVIGORATE Defined for Kids
invigorate
playDefinition of invigorate for Students
invigorated
;invigorating
: to give life and energy to The swim was invigorating.
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