invigorate

[in-vig-uh-reyt]

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verb (used with object), in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing.

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

Origin of invigorate

1640–50; in-² + obsolete vigorate invigorated; see vigor, -ate¹

Related formsin·vig·or·at·ing·ly, adverbin·vig·or·a·tion, nounin·vig·or·a·tive, adjectivein·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverbin·vig·or·a·tor, nounre·in·vig·or·ate, verb (used with object), re·in·vig·or·at·ed, re·in·vig·or·at·ing.re·in·vig·or·a·tion, nounun·in·vig·or·at·ed, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·at·ing, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·a·tive, adjectiveun·in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb

Can be confusedenergize enervate innervate invigorate

Synonyms for invigorate

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strengthen, vitalize.

Synonym study

See animate.

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Related Words for invigorating

fascinating, bracing, lively, exhilarating, refreshing, uplifting, interesting, quickening, vitalizing, brisk, charged, aesthetic, fresh, healthful, high, restorative, salubrious, tonic, exhilarative, hyper

Examples from the Web for invigorating

Contemporary Examples of invigorating

But what they really need is a good, invigorating, clarifying, drawn-out fight.
What Republicans Need Right Now Is a Good Internal Fight
James Poulos
November 6, 2014
What the show is responsible for is invigorating debate, which is a good thing.
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July 15, 2014
But unlike True Detective it was also droll, playful, quirky, invigorating, and creative.
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Jimmy So
March 14, 2014
It was, however, invigorating to see Cecily Strong sitting behind the Weekend Update desk.
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Kevin Fallon
September 29, 2013
That itself is invigorating, and Colbert Busch has already proved herself a capable, engaging candidate with a will to win.
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John Avlon
April 18, 2013

Historical Examples of invigorating

And then the wonderful deliciousness and invigorating quality of the air!
The Roof of France
Matilda Betham-Edwards
The cold was steady and could be depended upon; moreover, it was healthful and invigorating.
A Woman Intervenes
Robert Barr
The sunshine was brilliant and the air cool and invigorating.
Rodney, the Ranger
John V. Lane
Mixed with water it is cooling and invigorating for sponging the body.
The Production of Vinegar from Honey
Gerard W Bancks
Let me for a while inhale the breath of an invigorating literature.
Stories By English Authors: Italy
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British Dictionary definitions for invigorating

invigorate

verb

(tr) to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refreshto be invigorated by fresh air

Derived Formsinvigorating, adjectiveinvigoratingly, adverbinvigoration, nouninvigorative, adjectiveinvigoratively, adverbinvigorator, noun

Word Origin for invigorate

C17: from in- ² + Latin vigor vigour

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Word Origin and History for invigorating

adj.

1690s, adjective from present participle of invigorate. Related: Invigoratingly.

invigorate

1640s, from in- (2) + vigor + -ate (2). Earlier verb was envigor (1610s). Related: Invigorated; invigorating.