reinvigorate
Britishverb
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Explanation
To reinvigorate is to give someone or something new strength and energy. If you're feeling sleepy, you might need a nap or a walk around the block to reinvigorate you. Reinvigorate adds the "again" prefix re- to invigorate, "give energy to." At the heart of both is vigor, "strength and health," which comes from the Latin vigere, "be lively, flourish, or thrive." So if a hot cup of tea or a long talk on the phone with your best friend reinvigorates you, that means it makes you feel strong and lively.
Vocabulary lists containing reinvigorate
Content Summary 1.3: Origins of Complex Urban Societies in the Ancient World
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Content Summary 3.4: The Mongols and the Revitalization of the Silk Roads
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The Postclassical Period, c. 600 CE to c. 1450
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Example Sentences
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“I would expect the public defenders will reinvigorate their challenge to Essayli,” said Laurie Levenson, a Loyola Law School professor and former federal prosecutor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
North London-born Orbit, who real name was William Wainwright, helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career in 1998 with the album Ray of Light, which blended electronic dance music and ambient techno with pop and trip-hop.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But Wood embarked on a bullish roadshow around the company, making his case for how fuel sales could be done right and reinvigorate the chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
And government budgets in advanced economies are stretched, leaving countries less latitude to reinvigorate economic activity through spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Abdu’l-Bahá who, in rapid succession, were dispatched by Him to pacify and reinvigorate that troubled community.
From The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh by Shoghi Effendi
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