as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors
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Recent Examples of invigorate
The two have experienced a complicated, often invigorating relationship ever since.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
For a sweet tooth that craves something invigorating when the sun is beating down, there's mint chip ice cream and energizing colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Von Till felt similarly invigorated after speaking with the students.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Hamilton is a man of civilization, but of the wholesome, invigorating variety.
—Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
For a sweet tooth that craves something invigorating when the sun is beating down, there's mint chip ice cream and energizing colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Von Till felt similarly invigorated after speaking with the students.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Hamilton is a man of civilization, but of the wholesome, invigorating variety.
—Thomas Meaney, New Yorker, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorate
stimulate
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Typically, a sluggish economy leads to low inflation, allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stimulate more borrowing and activity.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deadheading helps prevent the formation of seeds and stimulates additional flowering.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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