reinvigorate

verb

re·​in·​vig·​o·​rate ˌrē-in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt How to pronounce reinvigorate (audio)
reinvigorated; reinvigorating
Synonyms of reinvigoratenext

transitive verb

: to give new or renewed strength or energy to (something or someone) : to invigorate (something or someone) again
… a stimulus plan large enough to reinvigorate the economy …Steven Greenhouse
It took Britpop's obsession with the 60s to really reinvigorate her career.Alexis Petridis
… Reed hopes a reinvigorated downtown will become a magnet for young professionals.J. Scott Trubey and Katie Leslie
Today, after she left, Leonard felt a sense of renewal. He felt like he was back. He felt reinvigorated.Albert Thomas Berkshire
reinvigoration noun
plural reinvigorations
a reinvigoration of the sluggish market
There are a lot of opportunities for traffic calming and neighborhood reinvigoration. Buffalo Rising
reinvigorator noun
plural reinvigorators
… New England's spring, that surprise that is among the greatest reinvigorators of humankind on record. Philip Roth

Examples of reinvigorate in a Sentence

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Anna is reinvigorated by the murder case, but her fervor ignites the suspicions of Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal). Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026 The initiative directly supports the national agenda to reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base and strengthen the domestic nuclear fuel cycle. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025 The Sharks made their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2016, falling to Pittsburgh, and despite not making the playoffs since 2019, have reinvigorated the fanbase in one of the nation’s 10 largest TV markets via the work of young stars such as forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025 The idea is not only to help families, but to reinvigorate the long-term care insurance market, which currently covers only about 5% of the cost of care nationwide. Kat McGowan, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvigorate

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvigorate was in 1658

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“Reinvigorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvigorate. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

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