revitalize

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verb

re·vi·tal·ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz

revitalized; revitalizing

Synonyms of revitalize

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

noun

revitalization

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noun

re·vi·tal·iza·tion (¦)rēˌvītᵊlə̇¦zāshən

: an act or instance of revitalizing

: something that is revitalized

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

Verb The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

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Sheridan closed that gap by revitalizing the Cattlemen's Steak House, a 1947 classic in the heart of the Stockyards, and adding a lower-level members-only club. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The partnership is intended to revitalize the refinery, support more than 500 American jobs and reduce US reliance on overseas suppliers for strategically important materials. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The return of former head coach José Mourinho, however, has revitalized hopes, and two wins in his first two games in charge have only added to that optimism. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Billionaire Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has poured hundreds of millions into revitalizing downtown Detroit, including a push to eliminate property tax debt for low-income homeowners in Detroit. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Word History

Etymology

Noun

revitalize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of revitalize was in 1848

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revitalize

verb

re·vi·tal·ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz

revitalized; revitalizing

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən

noun

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb

re·vi·tal·ize

variants also British revitalise

(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz

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

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən

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