invigorate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb heighten or intensify
    enliven; animate; inspire; exalt.
    • These paintings exalt the imagination
  2. verb give life or energy to
    quicken.
    • The cold water invigorated him
  3. verb make lively
    enliven; liven; animate; liven up.
    • let's liven up this room a bit
  4. verb impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
    reinvigorate.
    • Exercise is invigorating

WordNet

In*vig"or*ate transitive verb
Etymology
Pref. in- in + vigor.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Invigorated ; present participle & verbal noun Invigorating
Definitions
  1. To give vigor to; to strengthen; to animate; to give life and energy to.
    Christian graces and virtues they can not be, unless fed, invigorated, and animated by universal charity. Atterbury.
    Syn. -- To refresh; animate; exhilarate; stimulate.

Webster 1913