Synonyms of revitalize

revitalize

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restore
• revive
• refresh
• recreate
• renovate
• renew
• redevelop
• replenish
• rejuvenate
• regenerate
• freshen
• repair
• resuscitate
• revivify
• recharge
• refurbish
• refreshen
• redesign
• rehabilitate
• remodel
• reclaim
• overhaul
• reconstitute
• recondition
• modernize
• reengineer
• remake
• refill
• rehab
• redo
• update
• resupply
• make over

2

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• resurrect
• renew
• rejuvenate
• rekindle
• resuscitate
• revivify
• reanimate
• regenerate
• recharge
• restart
• jump-start
• rewaken
• rewake
• reactivate
• kick-start
• reinvent
• refresh
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revitalize

And Coppola himself took to social media to thank Gomez for revitalizing interest in his underrated feature. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025

Brian Roberts, chairman-CEO and controlling shareholder of NBCUniversal parent Comcast, and the Roberts family have gifted $125 million to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to create Roberts Children’s Health, a new state-of-the-art, 20-story tower, and to revitalize the existing hospital. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025

Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy in September with new ownership and a new CEO focused on revitalizing the brand. —Mike Kramer, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025

If implemented, Merz’s plan could revitalized the country’s economy and present a significant opportunity for investors. —Raul Elizalde, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025