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

Some of us seem to naturally have this irresistible aliveness, often invigorating those around us. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

When daily life can feel quite bruising and fractious, documentaries skillfully encourage us to let our guard down and connect with real-life stories and people… sometimes challenging, often invigorating, and always meaningful. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

There was something invigorating watching a band deemed too evil and provocative for a country tour who got an even bigger offer to spit fake blood in each other’s mouths on stage. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

While there is some semblance of natural resource extraction, such as timber, seafood catches and cranberries, for the most part, the coastal town of about 1,400 people has had to pivot to invigorate the economy. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 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