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 of invigorate

• 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

As the high cost of living became a key driver in the midterm elections, corruption has also invigorated voters at the ballot box. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Sisters Tasha and Bella Tanjutco are environmentalists who work with designers and artists to help invigorate their climate work, focusing on collaboration and creativity. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

The series’ second season is invigorating, too, but in a different way, like an icy wind finding its way under your scarf, or a snowball exploding into a puff of powder on your face. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

The Saint Charles Apothecary wildroot toiletries and powerful monsoon shower provide an invigorating start to the day. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

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