invigorate

/ɪnˌvɪgəˈreɪt/

/ɪnˈvɪgəreɪt/

Other forms: invigorating; invigorated; invigorates

Invigorate means to give strength or energy to something or someone. If you're the new cheerleading coach, you can invigorate the team by bringing them your exciting new cheers, and the team’s growing popularity will invigorate them even more.

When you invigorate someone, you inspire, you breathe life into them. One of the best ways to invigorate another person is with your own enthusiasm — when you're animated and energetic, it seems to rub off on others. You might need to invigorate yourself when you first wake up in the morning, with a cup of coffee or a shower to get you going for the day. The word invigorate comes from the Latin in, "toward" and vigorare "make strong."

Definitions of invigorate

1. verb

   give life or energy to
   “The cold water invigorated him”

   synonyms: quicken

   type of:

   excite, stimulate

   act as a stimulant
2. verb

   impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
   “Exercise is invigorating”

   synonyms: reinvigorate

   type of:

   arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate

   cause to be alert and energetic
3. verb

   heighten or intensify
   synonyms: animate, enliven, exalt, inspire

   types:

   encourage

   inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

   barrack, cheer, exhort, inspire, pep up, root on, urge, urge on

   spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

   foster, nurture

   help develop, help grow

   hollo

   encourage somebody by crying hollo

   buoy, cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate

   give encouragement to

   draw out

   make more sociable

   bring out

   encourage to be less reserved

   goad, spur

   give heart or courage to

   type of:

   excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir

   stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
4. verb

   make lively
   synonyms: animate, enliven, liven, liven up

   types:

   ginger up, jazz up, juice up, pep up

   make more interesting or lively

   inspirit, spirit, spirit up

   infuse with spirit

   type of:

   arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate

   cause to be alert and energetic