invigorate
verb
in·vig·o·rate
in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt 
invigorated; invigorating
: to give life and energy to : animate
also
: stimulate sense 1
Examples of invigorate in a Sentence
A brisk walk in the cool morning air always invigorates me.
He was invigorated by the positive feedback.
The mayor has plans to invigorate the downtown economy.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Book the Pampering Ritual, an invigorating body scrub and wrap that utilises Ceylon coconut, honey, tea, and coffee.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s invigorating spectacle was filled with cultural references, a wedding, and handing one of his new Grammys to a little boy.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Or perhaps an invigorating stroll around the neighborhood is in order.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for invigorate
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invigorate
verb
in·vig·o·rate
in-ˈvig-ə-ˌrāt
invigorated; invigorating
: to give life and energy to
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