- 1[often passive] invigorate somebody to make someone feel healthy and full of energy The cold water invigorated him. They felt refreshed and invigorated after the walk.
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- 2invigorate something to make a situation, an organization, etc. efficient and successful They are looking into ways of invigorating the department.
invigorate
verbNAmE//ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪt//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they invigorate he / she / it invigorates
past simple invigorated
-ing form invigorating
adjective an invigorating walk/showerSee invigorate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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