revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 

revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Synonyms

• freshen
• recharge
• recreate
• refresh
• refreshen
• regenerate
• rejuvenate
• renew
• repair
• restore
• resuscitate
• revive
• revivify

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Recent Examples on the Web

Construction on the 15,000-square-foot expansion, meant to revitalize the aging building, began in July 2023, funded with money from the city of Elgin and the city’s Central Area TIF district. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

South Africa should revitalize the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund to further its vision of a democratic, conflict-free continent. —David Koranyi, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025

New sights, sounds, and even tastes can completely revitalize your vibe. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025

While McCarthy retained play-calling duties, Schottenheimer helped revitalize the Cowboys offense. —Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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