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

Many homeowners place sprigs of eucalyptus in the shower or in vases where the rich, invigorating aroma of eucalyptus can be enjoyed in its fullest. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Even the non-thriller themes — female friendship, aging, ageism, admitting the truth about oneself to oneself and one’s dearest, the invigorating effects of danger — are explicitly expressed. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Hans Zimmer’s score and Wally Pfister’s cinematography are just as stirring and invigorating as Nolan’s premise. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

The scent is fresh and invigorating, with a blast of salty oceanic notes and a ripe fig heart. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 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