invigorate

[ in-vig-uh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing.

1. to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.

   Synonyms: vitalize, strengthen

invigorate

/ ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt /

verb

1. tr to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refresh

   to be invigorated by fresh air

Derived Forms

• inˈvigoratively, adverb
• inˈvigorˌatingly, adverb
• inˌvigorˈation, noun
• inˈvigorative, adjective
• inˈvigorˌator, noun
• inˈvigorˌating, adjective

Other Words From

• in·vig·or·a·tion [in-vig-, uh, -, rey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• in·vig·or·a·tive adjective
• in·vig·or·a·tive·ly adverb
• in·vig·or·a·tor noun
• re·in·vig·or·ate verb (used with object) reinvigorated reinvigorating
• re·in·vig·or·a·tion noun
• un·in·vig·or·at·ed adjective
• un·in·vig·or·a·tive adjective
• un·in·vig·or·a·tive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of invigorate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ² + obsolete vigorate “invigorated”; vigor, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of invigorate¹

C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour

Synonym Study

See animate.

Example Sentences

“La Cocina” consistently proved to be an invigorating escape for her.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone, adults and kids alike, is invigorated in knowing that what they’ve learned in the program will remain with them far beyond high school.

From Salon

Highlights included Coffee - a tentative ballad about meeting up with an ex - and the lemon-bitter My Kink Is Karma, which got an invigoratingly grungy rock makeover.

From BBC

This weekend’s celebrations were undoubtedly invigorated by the recent success on Russian soil, but Ukraine’s path to next year's Independence Day is no clearer and remains lined with danger and uncertainty.

From BBC

“It was liberating, it was exciting, it was invigorating, it was loud.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• energize
• enliven
• excite
• galvanize
• quicken
• reinforce
• rejuvenate
• restore
• revitalize
• strengthen
• vitalize

More About Invigorate

What does invigorate mean?

To invigorate is to fill with energy or a feeling of vitality, renewal, or refreshment.

Invigorate is especially used in the context of things that make people feel “alive” or renewed or refreshed physically, mentally, and emotionally. Such a state or feeling can be called vigor, which is at the root of invigorate. A close synonym is vitality. In other words, to invigorate is to fill with vigor.

Someone who feels this way can be described with the adjective invigorated, as in I feel really invigorated after that long, restful weekend. 

Something that invigorates can be described with the adjective invigorating, as in I love an invigorating swim in the ocean. 

Sometimes, invigorate is applied to things other than people to mean something like stimulate or boost, as in These measures are meant to invigorate the economy. 

Example: Being out in the sunshine invigorates me and makes me feel alive.

Where does invigorate come from?

The first records of the word invigorate come from the 1640s. It’s based on the root word vigor, which comes from a Latin term meaning “force” or “energy.”

Things that invigorate you make you feel more alive. This often happens in the context of something that fills you with energy in a physical way. But it can happen in other ways, too. Visiting an art exhibit might invigorate your creativity. In most cases, being invigorated is a big change. You could say you were invigorated by an afternoon cup of coffee, but more often the word is reserved for things that really give you a significant physical, emotional, and mental boost.

Did you know ... ?

What are some other forms related to invigorate?

• invigorating (adjective)
• invigorated (adjective)

What are some synonyms for invigorate?

• energize
• enliven
• vitalize
• refresh
• renew
• stimulate

What are some words that share a root or word element with invigorate? 

• vigor
• vigorous
• invigorant

What are some words that often get used in discussing invigorate?

• energy
• vigor
• vitality
• life
• refreshing

How is invigorate used in real life?

Invigorate is most commonly used in the discussion of things that make you feel more alive or renew your body, mind, and spirit.

I sat outside for a bit in the cool, fresh, almost autumn night. It felt amazing, but so melancholy. Every year I am eager for this season to arrive; fall invigorates me. Yet tonight I’m only suffused with longing.

This is all to say that I miss my friends.

— Rachel Vorona Cote (@RVoronaCote) September 13, 2020

All packed and ready to head back to the desert. New team, new teammates- I feel invigorated by the upcoming challenge this season

— C.J. Wilson (@str8edgeracer) February 17, 2012

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by the panel!!! It was SO invigorating getting to talk shop with peers and offer advice for a bit!

— 🐝 Sam King 🎃 (@SamanthaCKing) September 11, 2020

 

 

Try using invigorate!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of invigorate?

A. weaken
B. enliven
C. vitalize
D. energize