invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

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.
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Allies of President Trump have alleged that China rigged the 2020 results in former President Biden's favor, invigorating hardcore supporters to march on the Capitol, leading to the siege of January 6, 2021. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 Mars in Virgo invigorates stamina, pushing us toward change even though Saturn is encouraging us to stand still. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 June 2025 Last year’s attack on UnitedHealthcare’s CEO invigorated the conversation about corporate executive security. Matt Cullina, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 After the culmination of the full moon, you will be invigorated and refreshed, ready to start anew. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for invigorate

Word History

Etymology

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invigorate was in 1646

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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invigorate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

invigorate

verb
in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating
: to give life and energy to
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

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