Synonyms of invigorate

invigorate

verb

in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

the fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• energize
• arouse
• enliven
• vitalize
• stir
• awaken
• excite
• animate
• provoke
• inspire
• electrify
• vivify
• quicken
• revive
• activate
• strengthen
• motivate
• cheer
• jump-start
• drive
• jazz (up)
• rouse
• propel
• lift
• recreate
• spark
• zip (up)
• boost
• trigger
• liven (up)
• spike
• motive
• fire
• brace
• amp (up)
• raise
• awake
• refresh
• fillip
• rally
• pep (up)
• charge
• resurrect
• move
• renew
• impel
• galvanize
• juice up
• ginger (up)
• reinvigorate
• wake (up)
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• infuse
• actuate
• incite
• embolden
• inflame
• fortify
• foment
• reawaken
• hearten
• rekindle
• set off
• instigate
• regenerate
• buoy
• ferment
• reactivate
• enflame
• kindle
• reenergize
• resuscitate
• whip (up)
• abet
• reanimate
• enkindle
• turn on
• steel
• recharge
• refreshen
• restimulate
• reawake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dull
• kill
• dampen
• undermine
• deaden
• weaken
• damp
• weary
• debilitate
• drain
• harass
• wear
• exhaust
• enfeeble
• inhibit
• restrain
• sap
• slow
• burn out
• fatigue
• suppress
• wear out
• curb
• knock out
• check
• enervate
• wash out
• quell
• quench
• do in
• repress
• discourage
• stunt
• still
• demoralize
• daunt
• dishearten
• tucker (out)
• fag
• kayo
• dispirit
• jade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invigorate

The synergy of a group of people gathering to try and change policies, regulations, and laws is the best way to reduce anxiety (and the invigorating speeches, witty signs, music, costumes, dogs, and children enjoying the energy adds to the festival-feel). —Elizabeth Keifer, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025

While many Ibiza visitors are distracted with all-night dance parties, active souls at the Nobu Hotel can join three-night holistic hiking retreats in April, May, June, September and October, where invigorating hikes and wellness experiences offer relaxation in a natural setting. —Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

They’re also invigorated by the Japanese government’s introduction of a 50% production rebate, which is starting to bring a larger volume of international projects to shoot in Japan. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025

As for other cosmic weather, Venus (planet of pleasure) enters the fiery skies of Aries on April 30, invigorating relationships with greater passion for the weeks ahead. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025