Invigorate: meaning, definitions and examples

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invigorate

 

[ ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling energized

To invigorate means to give strength or energy to someone or something. It can also mean to make someone feel more lively or refreshed.

Synonyms

energize, refresh, revitalize.

Examples of usage

  • He felt invigorated after a good night's sleep.
  • The fresh air and exercise invigorated her.
Context #2 | Verb

stimulating growth

To invigorate can also mean to stimulate growth or development, especially in a positive way. It can refer to making something more active or vibrant.

Synonyms

boost, encourage, stimulate.

Examples of usage

  • The new marketing campaign invigorated sales for the company.
  • The government aims to invigorate the economy with new policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "invigorate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revigorar

🇮🇳 उत्साहित करना

🇩🇪 beleben

🇮🇩 menghidupkan

🇺🇦 оживити

🇵🇱 ożywić

🇯🇵 活気づける

🇫🇷 revigorer

🇪🇸 revitalizar

🇹🇷 canlandırmak

🇰🇷 활기를 주다

🇸🇦 تنشيط

🇨🇿 oživit

🇸🇰 oživiť

🇨🇳 振兴

🇸🇮 oživiti

🇮🇸 örva nýju lífi

🇰🇿 қайта жандандыру

🇬🇪 გაახლებულება

🇦🇿 canlandırmaq

🇲🇽 revitalizar

Etymology

The word 'invigorate' originates from the Latin word 'invigorate', which means 'to invigorate or animate'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The prefix 'in-' means 'into' or 'in', and 'vigorate' comes from the Latin 'vigere', meaning 'to be lively or vigorous'. Over time, 'invigorate' has come to represent the act of giving energy, strength, or vitality to someone or something.

See also: invigorated, invigorating, invigoration, reinvigorate, reinvigorated, reinvigoration.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,714, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.