English vocabulary · C1
Reinvigorate
/ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/ · v.
Reinvigorate means to give new strength to someone or something weak or tired. It becomes active, strong, and ready to work again.
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Example sentences
- Rain reinvigorated plants.
- Sleep reinvigorated Maya.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- re — again (from Latin)
- in — into (from Latin)
- vigor — strength (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- REVIVE — make active again (Bring Back To Life)
- REFRESH — give fresh energy (Make Less Tired)
- RENEW — start fresh again (Make New Again)
Words with the same root
vigor — strength
- vigor — active strength
- vigorous — full of strength
- invigorate — give strength
Lesson notes
Reinvigorate means to give new strength to someone or something weak or tired. It becomes active, strong, and ready to work again.
Related: revive, refresh, renew. Use Reinvigorate when strength returns.
Rain reinvigorated plants. Sleep reinvigorated Maya.
Re means again. In means into. Vigor means strength. Give strength again: reinvigorate.