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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Kerry Washington’s cut does its part to reinvigorate the trend, its rounded shape and wet-look finish creating a modern, piecey pixie-bowl. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026 Lagerfeld’s arrival at Chanel reinvigorated the brand, honoring the legacy Coco Chanel had already built, while pushing it forward in sync — and often ahead — of the times during his 36-year tenure. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Then came Carrick’s interim period, and a team reinvigorated. Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026 While the cultivation of a professional persona is nothing new, the idea has been reinvigorated by younger workers. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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