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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More significantly, his speech became an unexpected rallying cry for Democrats seeking to reinvigorate opposition to the President’s policies ahead of the next election cycle. Nik Popli, Time, 2 Apr. 2025 Bondi’s announcement comes after Trump on his first day in office directed the Justice Department to reinvigorate the death penalty. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025 India has one of the fastest growing economies on the planet, and China is focused on reinvigorating its own domestic economy; both countries are huge copper users. Sal Gilbertie, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Barbara’s words allow for vulnerability between the two women and Ava admits to offering the music teacher position to Barbara as a way to reinvigorate her during this rough patch, once again proving just how good Ava is at her job. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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