reinvigorate

verb

reinvigorated; reinvigorating
Synonyms of reinvigoratenext

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

Examples of reinvigorate in a Sentence

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Now, there are a lot of new side-by-sides in the market that have reinvigorated interest from a retailer’s standpoint. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Both reseeding and overseeding reinvigorate a yard that isn't thriving, but reseeding requires more work. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 While the spacious pool area offers relaxation right on the beach (plus a swim-up bar and in-water loungers, natch), don’t miss the reinvigorating hydrotherapy circuit at the on-site spa. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Restaurateur Stephen Starr has reinvigorated it with sleek finishes, cozy booths, white tablecloth service, and tableside martini pours. Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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