invigorate

Put life into

To invigorate is to give energy or vitality to something or someone.

A brisk walk invigorates the body; new leadership invigorates a struggling organization.

The word suggests not just activation but renewal—restoring vigor that was depleted or dormant: The cold shower invigorated him.

Invigorating describes things that produce this effect: invigorating mountain air, an invigorating debate.

energize

energize

Supply with vitality

galvanize · electrify · exhilarate · arouse · awaken · stimulate · revitalize · charge · empower · fuel

refresh

refresh

Restore energy or newness

  • reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
  • coolCalm or fashionable
  • renewMake valid again

cleanse · purify · splash · hydrate · breathe · brisk · crisp · air · ventilate · oxygenate

rejuvenate

rejuvenate

Restore youthful vigor

regenerate · rehabilitate · rekindle · reawaken · replenish · revivify · recover · rebuild · resurge · heal

strengthen

strengthen

Make more robust

brace · harden · toughen · build · empower · intensify · amplify · enhance · augment · robust

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energy/vitality

invigorateenervate

To drain of strength

exhaust · tire · fatigue · drain · sap

spirit/enthusiasm

invigoratedepress

Lower or sadden

dishearten · dispirit · demoralize · discourage · bore

strength/capacity

invigoratedebilitate

To make weak

weaken · enfeeble · undermine · incapacitate · cripple

Family

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