reinvigorate

verb

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

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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One noticeable difference between the two, however, was that Kirk's death seemed to serve as a rallying call for conservative Americans, reinvigorating Kirk's movement, Uribe said. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025 Gladys is actually an ailing witch who cast a spell in order to drain them of their life force and reinvigorate herself in the process. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025 Dua Lipa noticed the dwindling interest in libraries and wanted to reinvigorate discussions around reading. Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025 The grassroots support is still there, and this moment is an opportunity to rethink and reinvigorate Tampa's Pride celebration by drawing on history but also looking to a brighter future. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvigorate

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Oct. 2025.

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