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

Some places, such as Northern California’s Yolo and Lake counties, are trying to invigorate and encourage historically uninterested groups to engage civically, namely young and older voters. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

The ocean is invigorating, but the lake is so relaxing and accessible. —Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026

Helping invigorate optimism Monday was a report from Bank of America analyst Tal Liani who reinstated coverage of ServiceNow with a buy rating and $130 price target. —Oliver Renick, CNBC, 19 May 2026

With flowers blooming summer through fall in vivid true-blue hues, dwarf morning-glory invigorates sunny planting beds. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 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