revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 

revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• freshen
• recharge
• recreate
• refresh
• refreshen
• regenerate
• rejuvenate
• renew
• repair
• restore
• resuscitate
• revive
• revivify

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Recent Examples on the Web

By transforming dead retail spaces into vibrant residential centers, developers can address the housing shortage while revitalizing neighborhoods. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Harrison has been instrumental in revitalizing the Palladium with an annual summer show, always a musical, and the pantomime. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024

Pichit explained that the approach the agency took to revitalize the neighborhood involved a mix of data and trust. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 5 Dec. 2024

By 2015, a new art director named James (who did not provide his last name to filmmakers) was brought in to revitalize the brand. —Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz 

revitalized; revitalizing

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize

variants also British revitalise

(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz 

revitalized also British revitalised; revitalizing also British revitalising

: to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition

revitalization noun

also British revitalisation

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən