revitalize

revitalize

verb

Definition of REVITALIZE

1

to bring back to a former condition or vigor <a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin>

Synonyms freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, 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

2

to bring back to life, practice, or activity <the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering “disco bowling” every Friday night with disco music and free soda>

Synonyms reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revivify, rewake, rewaken

Related Words jump-start, kick-start; reactivate, restart; reinvent; refresh, refreshen

Near Antonyms extinguish, kill, quench, suppress