invigorate

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verb

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

transitive verb

: to give life and energy to : animate
also : stimulate sense 1
invigoration
in-ˌvi-gə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
noun
invigorator
in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce invigorate (audio)
noun

invigorator

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noun

in·​vig·​o·​ra·​tor
-ātə-
plural -s
: one that invigorates

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Examples of invigorate in a Sentence

Verb 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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The rosemary extract also creates an invigorating cooling effect on the scalp, sort of like mint. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Laying out your ten-year goals can feel invigorating when the Sagittarius moon meets Saturn. — Usa Today, USA Today, 27 June 2026 The nihilism of that statement is exactly what invigorates this season of HOTD. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026 Her homecoming, the 43-year-old said, felt invigorating because of the World Cup energy. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for invigorate

Word History

Etymology

Verb

probably from in- + vigor

First Known Use

Verb

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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invigorate

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

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