revitalize

re·vi·tal·ize

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz\

: to make (someone or something) active, healthy, or energetic again

re·vi·tal·izedre·vi·tal·iz·ing

Full Definition of REVITALIZE

transitive verb

:  to give new life or vigor to

— re·vi·tal·i·za·tion \(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Examples of REVITALIZE

1. The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.
2. <a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin>

First Known Use of REVITALIZE

1869

Related to REVITALIZE

Synonyms

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

Related Words

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate; refill, replenish, resupply; modernize, update

Near Antonyms

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

re·vi·tal·ize

transitive verb    (Medical Dictionary)

re·vi·tal·ized also British re·vi·tal·isedre·vi·tal·iz·ing also British re·vi·tal·is·ing

Medical Definition of REVITALIZE

: to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition

—re·vi·tal·iza·tion also British re·vi·tal·isa·tion \(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-^əl-ə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Variants of REVITALIZE

re·vi·tal·ize also British re·vi·tal·ise \(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-^əl-ˌīz\