reinvigorate

verb

re·​in·​vig·​o·​rate ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce reinvigorate (audio)
reinvigorated; reinvigorating
Synonyms of reinvigoratenext

transitive verb

: to give new or renewed strength or energy to (something or someone) : to invigorate (something or someone) again
… a stimulus plan large enough to reinvigorate the economy …Steven Greenhouse
It took Britpop's obsession with the 60s to really reinvigorate her career.Alexis Petridis
… Reed hopes a reinvigorated downtown will become a magnet for young professionals.J. Scott Trubey and Katie Leslie
Today, after she left, Leonard felt a sense of renewal. He felt like he was back. He felt reinvigorated.Albert Thomas Berkshire
reinvigoration noun
plural reinvigorations
a reinvigoration of the sluggish market
There are a lot of opportunities for traffic calming and neighborhood reinvigoration. Buffalo Rising
reinvigorator noun
plural reinvigorators
… New England's spring, that surprise that is among the greatest reinvigorators of humankind on record. Philip Roth

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But the Paris shows weren't all about fanciful fashions; there were also plenty of practical pieces that were reinvigorated through stylish layering and tactical textiles. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The film reinvigorated the franchise, leading to Creed II in 2018 and Creed III in 2023 (this time directed by Jordan himself). Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026 The analysts said they’re encouraged that Nike has already improved its performance and cleaned up its inventory in North America under CEO Elliott Hill — necessary steps to reinvigorate its iconic brand. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 This discourse has reinvigorated calls for stronger AI regulations and congressional laws to weigh in, rather than leaving massive ethical decisions and red lines to be drawn by private companies whom the public has little influence on. Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvigorate

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reinvigorate was in 1658

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“Reinvigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvigorate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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