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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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 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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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