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Invigorate

v.energetic, resilienteveryday

What it means

To give fresh energy, strength, or liveliness to a person, activity, or place.

Reach for it when describing renewal that makes action feel easier or more vital

A brisk walk can invigorate the mind before a long afternoon of study.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    rouse

    someone is awakened into energetic action

    not when Rouse can be abrupt or unwelcome.

  • everyday

    energize

    increased readiness for action is the direct effect

    not when Energize is more mechanical and does not suggest renewed vitality.

  • warm

    refresh

    fatigue or staleness is gently relieved

    not when Refresh is milder and may not create vigorous energy.

  • professional

    revitalize

    strength or activity returns after decline

    not when Revitalize assumes prior weakness, while invigorate can enhance a healthy state.

  • professional

    stimulate

    activity, thought, or growth is deliberately increased

    not when Stimulate is clinical and may produce agitation rather than vigor.

  • literary

    animate

    liveliness or spirit brings a scene or discussion to life

    not when Animate concerns visible life, not necessarily renewed strength.

Said against

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  • weaken
  • exhaust
  • deaden

It naturally appears in

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  • invigorate the economy

    New ferry links could invigorate the economy of the smaller islands.

  • invigorate the mind

    Changing the problem's scale may invigorate the mind after a stale approach.

  • invigorate a team

    A clear, achievable challenge can invigorate a team after months of maintenance work.

The word family

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Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.