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

Allies of President Trump have alleged that China rigged the 2020 results in former President Biden's favor, invigorating hardcore supporters to march on the Capitol, leading to the siege of January 6, 2021. —Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025

Mars in Virgo invigorates stamina, pushing us toward change even though Saturn is encouraging us to stand still. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 June 2025

Last year’s attack on UnitedHealthcare’s CEO invigorated the conversation about corporate executive security. —Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

After the culmination of the full moon, you will be invigorated and refreshed, ready to start anew. —Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 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