invigorate

To invigorate is to fill with energy or a feeling of vitality, renewal, or refreshment.

Invigorate is especially used in the context of things that make people feel “alive” or renewed or refreshed physically, mentally, and emotionally. Such a state or feeling can be called vigor, which is at the root of invigorate. A close synonym is vitality. In other words, to invigorate is to fill with vigor.

Someone who feels this way can be described with the adjective invigorated, as in I feel really invigorated after that long, restful weekend.��

Something that invigorates can be described with the adjective invigorating, as in I love an invigorating swim in the ocean.��

Sometimes, invigorate is applied to things other than people to mean something like stimulate or boost, as in These measures are meant to invigorate the economy.��

Example: Being out in the sunshine invigorates me and makes me feel alive.

The first records of the word invigorate come from the 1640s. It’s based on the root word vigor, which comes from a Latin term meaning “force” or “energy.”

Things that invigorate you make you feel more alive. This often happens in the context of something that fills you with energy in a physical way. But it can happen in other ways, too. Visiting an art exhibit might invigorate your creativity. In most cases, being invigorated is a big change. You could say you were invigorated by an afternoon cup of coffee, but more often the word is reserved for things that really give you a significant physical, emotional, and mental boost.

������ are some other forms related to invigorate?

• invigorating (adjective)
• invigorated (adjective)

������ are some synonyms for invigorate?

• energize
• enliven
• vitalize
• refresh
• renew
• stimulate

������ are some words that share a root or word element with invigorate?��

• vigor
• vigorous
• invigorant

������ are some words that often get used in discussing invigorate?

• energy
• vigor
• vitality
• life
• refreshing

Invigorate is most commonly used in the discussion of things that make you feel more alive or renew your body, mind, and spirit.

I sat outside for a bit in the cool, fresh, almost autumn night. It felt amazing, but so melancholy. Every year I am eager for this season to arrive; fall invigorates me. Yet tonight I’m only suffused with longing.

This is all to say that I miss my friends.

— Rachel Vorona Cote (@RVoronaCote)

All packed and ready to head back to the desert. New team, new teammates- I feel invigorated by the upcoming challenge this season

— C.J. Wilson (@str8edgeracer)

Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by the panel!!! It was SO invigorating getting to talk shop with peers and offer advice for a bit!

— 🐝 Sam King 🎃 (@SamanthaCKing)

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of invigorate?

A. weaken
B. enliven
C. vitalize
D. energize