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

Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026

Supporters say the strategy could invigorate a corridor that has struggled with vacancies in recent years, while critics have raised concerns about transparency, rising rents and the potential displacement of longstanding neighborhood merchants. —Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026

The exercise, much like a sprint, is meant to invigorate an artist's year with an intense jolt of art-making. —Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Moonmilk starts invigorating, but ends cozy, grounded, and sustained. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Mar. 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