invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 

invigorated; invigorating

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate

also : stimulate sense 1

invigoration

in-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

invigorator

in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər 

noun

Synonyms

• amp (up)
• animate
• brace
• energize
• enliven
• fillip
• fire
• ginger (up)
• jazz (up)
• juice up
• jump-start
• liven (up)
• pep (up)
• quicken
• spike
• stimulate
• vitalize
• vivify
• zip (up)

Examples of invigorate in a Sentence

A brisk walk in the cool morning air always invigorates me.

He was invigorated by the positive feedback.

The mayor has plans to invigorate the downtown economy.

Recent Examples on the Web

In this light, the War of the Heavenly Horses can be seen as a multipurpose affair: the arrival of the semi-legendary horses wouldn’t just invigorate China’s cavalry but shore up the emperor’s legitimacy at the same time. —Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 2 Dec. 2024

Beyond the market, Geneva provides a diverse array of winter experiences, not least invigorating winter swimming followed by restorative sauna sessions, local chocolate delicacies and watch-making workshops. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

In both cases, the color brings an essence of the outside in while creating an equally inviting and invigorating interior backdrop. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024

To Spoelstra, the continuity from the summer roster has made for an invigorating preseason. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt 

invigorated; invigorating

: to give life and energy to

invigoration

-ˌvig-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

invigorator

-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt-ər 

noun