reinvigorate

verb

re·​in·​vig·​o·​rate ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

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

ˌrē-in-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

plural reinvigorations

a reinvigoration of the sluggish market

There are a lot of opportunities for traffic calming and neighborhood reinvigoration.

—Buffalo Rising

reinvigorator

ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər 

noun

plural reinvigorators

… New England's spring, that surprise that is among the greatest reinvigorators of humankind on record.

—Philip Roth

Examples of reinvigorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two sides explored ways to reinvigorate diplomacy, including an air ceasefire that could eventually be presented to Moscow, according to people familiar with the discussions. — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Jassy has stated the cuts, which came after the company enacted a strict return-to-office policy, were an attempt to reinvigorate the company’s culture and not the result of financial strain. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Officials remain optimistic the project’s kickoff will reinvigorate residents to return to the dilapidated area. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

This could be an incredible chance to reinvigorate the audience while introducing new fans to the show. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reinvigorate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate