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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
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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.
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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 24 Dec. 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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