invigorate

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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

invigoration

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noun

in·​vig·​o·​ra·​tion

plural -s

1

: the act or process of invigorating

demands for … invigoration of the Articles were made even before they became effective

—Allan Nevins

2

: the quality or state of being invigorated

the invigoration that derives from … the cultural atmosphere of a great city

—A. A. Houghton

Synonyms of invigorate

Verb

• stimulate

Examples of invigorate in a Sentence

Verb

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

Verb

In my experience, running your CX like a lab is a great way to invigorate and empower employees. — John Abou, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The designers and brands succeeding right now appear to be those who understand how to honor history and invigorate the brand, without being held back or weighed down by legacy. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

This invigorating excerpt was written by then-Director of Information at the State Department of Education Bernice McCullar. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The invigorating Korean scrub offered in their jjimjilbang (Korean spa) always leaves me glowing, but only when applied pre-treatment—the heat of a sauna can irritate recovering skin. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

Verb

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