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Reinvigorate: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：energize again (reinvigorate)

reinvigorate 🔊

/ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

vt.

To make someone or something feel fresh and full of energy again, like recharging a battery.

Reinvigorate meaning illustrated: tired person vs energized person with coffee.

energize again 🔊

➕

/ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz əˈɡeɪn/

vt.

To give someone new energy, enthusiasm, or a fresh sense of purpose.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

re- (again) + in- (in) + vigor (strength) + -ate (verb suffix). To put strength into again.

💡 Mnemonic

RE-IGNITE the VIGOR inside! Imagine someone needing their vigor re-injected.

📖 Example

After the mayor's inspiring speech, the citizens felt reinvigorated and ready to volunteer for community projects. 🔊 The citizens were energized and motivated again after the mayor's speech.

🔗 Collocations

reinvigorate the team – Give a tired team new energy and enthusiasm.

reinvigorating effect – A feeling of being refreshed and energized.

reinvigorate oneself – To actively restore one's own energy and spirits.

🔄 Synonyms

revitalize (vt.) – To give new life or vigor to.

refresh (vt.) – To revive or restore strength and animation.

rejuvenate (vt.) – To make someone feel or look young, energetic, or fresh again.

🚫 Antonyms

drain (vt.) – To cause someone to lose energy or strength.

weaken (vt.) – To make less strong or powerful.

🌱 Derivatives

reinvigoration (n.) – The act of making something strong, active, or healthy again.

reinvigorating (adj.) – Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 're-' (again) and 'invigorare' (to invigorate, from 'in-' + 'vigor'). Historically linked to restoring vitality. In modern culture, it's frequently used in business and management contexts to describe revitalizing strategies, teams, or markets.

Meaning 2：give new life to (reinvigorate)

reinvigorate 🔊

/ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

vt.

To give new strength, energy, or ideas to a system or activity that has become weak or less active, helping it to grow again.

Reinvigorate concept: revitalizing a community park from empty to active.

give new life to 🔊

➕

/ɡɪv nuː laɪf tuː/

vt.

To restore strength, activity, or popularity to a system, organization, or field that has become weak or stagnant.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The new government policy aims to reinvigorate the local economy by supporting small businesses and green technology. 🔊 The policy's goal is to give new life to the local economy.

🔗 Collocations

reinvigorate the market – To stimulate new growth and activity in a market.

reinvigorate interest – To renew or stimulate enthusiasm for something.

reinvigorate efforts – To renew and strengthen attempts to achieve something.

🔄 Synonyms

revive (vt.) – To restore to life, consciousness, or activity.

renew (vt.) – To make something like new again; to recommence.

reactivate (vt.) – To bring back into action or use.

🚫 Antonyms

stagnate (v.) – To cease developing, progressing, or being active.

decline (v.) – To become smaller, weaker, or less important.