invigorate

verb

in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

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.
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And wintry morning runs can be invigorating, but safety comes first. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024 As political views on blockchain technology and digital assets continue to diverge, the results of the 2025 election could either invigorate or hinder the growth of Web3 infrastructure. Tomer Niv, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Supervising producer Elise Terrell told The Hollywood Reporter before the DNC that the shake-up in the campaign, with Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, had been invigorating for the show and its writers. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024 The atmosphere, though heavy at times, was familial and infused with a distinct matriarchal energy that is invigorating and powerful. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for invigorate 

Word History

Etymology

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of invigorate was in 1646

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“Invigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/invigorate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

invigorate

verb
in·​vig·​o·​rate in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
invigorated; invigorating
: to give life and energy to
invigoration noun
invigorator noun

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