invigorate

/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈvi-gə-ˌrāt/ (ame, mw)

invigorate — verb

  • invigoratepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • invigorateshe / she / it
  • invigoratedpast simple
  • invigorating-ing form

1. to fill a person or group with new energy, strength, or enthusiasm, making them

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to fill a person or group with new energy, strength, or enthusiasm, making them feel lively and active again

例句

A long walk in the fresh air can invigorate both the mind and the body.

collocation: invigorate the mind / invigorate the body

The new director's ideas invigorated the tired marketing team.

同義詞
  • energize

    more commonly used in everyday contexts, especially for physical energy

  • revitalize

    similar meaning, often also used for places, systems, or organizations

  • rejuvenate

    focuses on making someone feel younger or restored

  • stimulate

    broader meaning, can apply to mental, physical, or economic activity

反義詞
  • exhaust

    to drain all energy from someone

  • drain

    to slowly remove energy or strength

  • weaken

    to make less strong or energetic

文法句型

invigorate + noun phrase

be invigorated by + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly describes how physical activity, fresh air, rest, or stimulating ideas affect someone's energy and mood.

常見錯誤

❌The morning coffee invigorated.
✅The morning coffee invigorated me.
💡'invigorate' is a transitive verb and always needs a direct object.
❌The cool breeze was invigorate.
✅The cool breeze was invigorating.
💡use the '-ing' adjective form to describe something that gives energy.