verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
Origin: 1640–50; in-2 + obsolete
vigorate invigorated;
see vigor, -ate1 Related formsin·vig·or·at·ing·ly, adverb
in·vig·or·a·tion, noun
in·vig·or·a·tive, adjective
in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb
in·vig·or·a·tor, noun
EXPANDre·in·vig·or·ate, verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
re·in·vig·or·a·tion, noun
un·in·vig·or·at·ed, adjective
un·in·vig·or·at·ing, adjective
un·in·vig·or·a·tive, adjective
un·in·vig·or·a·tive·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms strengthen, vitalize.
See animate.