reinvigorate
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Definition
- Verb:
- To give new energy, strength, or vitality to someone or something; to revitalize.
- To make someone or something feel more lively, active, or healthy again.
Usage
The verb "reinvigorate" is used to describe the action of restoring energy, enthusiasm, or strength. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the thing or person being reinvigorated). It is often used in contexts related to business, personal energy, economies, or organizations.
Examples
- Verb:
- The new manager's fresh ideas helped to reinvigorate the struggling team.
- A short vacation can reinvigorate your passion for your work.
- The government introduced policies to reinvigorate the local economy.
Advanced Usage
"to reinvigorate interest in": to renew or stimulate interest in a subject or activity.
- The documentary series aimed to reinvigorate interest in ancient history among students.
"to reinvigorate efforts": to renew or strengthen attempts to achieve something.
- The charity reinvigorated its efforts to raise funds after the natural disaster.
Variants and Related Words
Reinvigoration (noun): The act or process of reinvigorating; the state of being reinvigorated.
- The company's success was due to the reinvigoration of its brand.
Invigorate (verb): To give strength or energy to. (Note: "Invigorate" does not carry the prefix "re-," which implies doing something again.)
- The cold morning air helped to invigorate the runners.
Synonyms
- Revitalize: To imbue with new life and vitality.
- Rejuvenate: To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
- Refresh: To give new strength or energy to; to reinvigorate.
- Energize: To give vitality and enthusiasm to.
Antonyms
- Enervate: To cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
- Weaken: To make or become less strong.
- Tire: To cause to feel in need of rest or sleep; to weary.
Related Phrases
- A reinvigorating effect: Describing something that has the power to reinvigorate.
- The strategic changes had a reinvigorating effect on the entire department.
Verb
- impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
- Exercise is invigorating