revitalize

re·vi·tal·ize

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz\

re·vi·tal·izedre·vi·tal·iz·ing

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

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