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 of revitalize

• restore
• revive
• refresh
• recreate

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

Led by Sagapolutele, the Bears have high hopes of revitalizing a program that hasn’t won nine games in a season since 2008. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Since its opening in 2012, the Wythe has often been cited as a model of how to revitalize industrial buildings and environments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Geren said the convention center was part of a larger effort to revitalize downtown Fort Worth in the 1960s after it was partly abandoned by commercial tenants in the previous decade. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

This race is organized as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project aimed at revitalizing local road races. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revitalize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

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