reinvigorate

verb

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

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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At its core, the policy is meant to bring in people who will stay, contribute, and help reinvigorate the economy – not only in Milan or Rome, but across regions that have seen years of underinvestment. Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Now, there are a lot of new side-by-sides in the market that have reinvigorated interest from a retailer’s standpoint. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025 Lee said the bill, which was first proposed in 2023 by members Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Troy Carter (D-LA), is a common sense measure to help reinvigorate ports. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 July 2025 In his bid to match the commercial success of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, Zaslav was searching for a Kevin Feige-like figure to reinvigorate the perpetually floundering DC Studios. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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