invigorate

verb

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

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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Guerlain skincare and makeup have long been a favorite of mine—not to mention their invigorating Allegoria fragrance collection—and the spa is filled with them. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025 Mazzulla singled out that Scheierman hustle play and a chasedown steal by White against Jaden Ivey as two moments that invigorated the Garden crowd, which Brown called the liveliest the Celtics have played in front of this season. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 The Hornets with and without Ball The Hornets (4-11) are struggling, having dropped three straight games and 10 of their last 12 outings following a promising start that invigorated a weary fan base. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025 These travel-friendly products—a peptide plumping serum and squalane oil—help invigorate your skin after a long day in the sky. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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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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