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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Landau acknowledged the significant role Korean companies play in revitalizing US manufacturing. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025 The company has been responsible for revitalizing the catalog, image, and earnings of the most famous and influential electric guitarist in history, Jimi Hendrix. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Still, others have been happy to pay the cost of revitalizing these vehicles for the 21st century, which can set you back anywhere from $600,000 to well over $1 million. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025 Mango’s Tropical Café is, at its core, a legacy that became a cultural landmark, revitalized a city, and continues to reinvent what nightlife can mean. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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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