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
Create a front yard that invigorates all the senses by adding a soothing water feature.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The spa Imagine starting your day with a complete water circuit to invigorate your body and mind and leave you energized.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
And the band will perform that album’s inspiring and invigorating songs the way they’re meant to be heard, live and in person, on the Congo Square Stage on May 1st.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The spa Imagine starting your day with a complete water circuit to invigorate your body and mind and leave you energized.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
And the band will perform that album’s inspiring and invigorating songs the way they’re meant to be heard, live and in person, on the Congo Square Stage on May 1st.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invigorate
stimulate
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Coloring helps Kathy with her dementia, calming her anxiety and helping stimulate cognition.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Lion’s mane stimulates nerve growth factor and neurogenesis, enhances memory, focus, clarity and mood, and chaga mushrooms can enhance physical performance, oxygen utilization and give an endurance boost.—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invigorate. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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