invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating
Synonyms of invigorate

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

Synonyms of invigorate

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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More a sophisticated salon than sports bar, Champagne is doing the invigorating work for those in the pursuit of luxury and a hat trick that giant LED screens will be doing elsewhere. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for invigorate

Word History

Etymology

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invigorate was in 1646

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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invigorate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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invigorate

verb
in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating
: to give life and energy to
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

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