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Invigorate vs Reinforce - What's the difference?

invigorate | reinforce |

As verbs the difference between invigorate and reinforce

is that invigorate is to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to while reinforce is (senseid)to strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

invigorate

English

Alternative forms

* envigorate * envigourate (rare) * invigourate

Verb

(invigorat)
  • To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
    • Exercise is invigorating .
  • To heighten or intensify.
  • To give life or energy to.
    • The cold water invigorated him.
  • To make lively.

    • Related terms

    * invigorating * invigoratingly * invigoration * invigorator

    See also

    * inspire, exalt * animate, enliven, liven * reinvigorate * quicken

    reinforce

    English

    Verb

    (reinforc)
  • (senseid)To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
    • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  • To emphasize or review.
    • The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  • To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
    • ''Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (strengthen) strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line * (emphasize) emphasize, review, repeat * (encourage) encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn