reinvigorate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to give someone renewed health, energy, or vitality

   A quiet week in the country reinvigorated her after the exhausting journey.

2. 2
   verb

   to make an activity, organization, or system stronger, more active, or successful again

   The new director hopes to reinvigorate the museum's education program.

Formed from re-, 'again or anew,' + invigorate, 'give strength or vitality to.' Invigorate is based on Latin vigor, 'liveliness or force,' from vigere, 'to be lively or flourish.' The re- prefix emphasizes restoration after energy, strength, or activity has declined.

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