revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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Cato will oversee the NBPA mental wellness team and resources and strategically revitalize the Education Trust to expand its reach and benefit. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Because residents were relegated to their homes during quarantine, tabletop gaming players had the opportunity to revitalize the hobby. Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024 The firm aims to revitalize Japan's lagging space industry with a focus on small rockets designed for affordable space transport services. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 From mezcal that revitalizes a village economy to gin made from climate-positive peas, these seven spirits not only taste good but employ good production practices — making this holiday season a little more spirited for everyone. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revitalize 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revitalize was in 1848

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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revitalize. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

revitalize

verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize
variants also British revitalise
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

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