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revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to
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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
Since the club members took control, property values in South Florida have soared, and the new owners have (with the help of $6 million bank loan in 2021) revitalized the club, making many of the capital repairs that Icahn declined to pay for as owner.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
James Armstrong is the co-founder of several Portland-area eye care businesses and serves as the president of Alberta Main Street, which aims to revitalize small businesses along Alberta Street.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
This revitalizing skincare product creates a long-lasting glow that will help create a Y3K look that all of your friends will love.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
Attempts have been made to create a sequel or otherwise revitalize The Goonies over the years.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1848, in the meaning defined above
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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revitalize. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz
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
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