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

Sherman said the Royals have long focused on a downtown stadium and that the Crown Center site provides a strong opportunity to revitalize an important part of the city’s urban core. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

The dark, depressing story was revitalized, with a new lead character, on-screen marital issues, explosive action, and one of the most charismatic and interesting villains ever put to screen. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The nonprofit collective aims to reverse decades of disinvestment and gentrification against Black residents in East Oakland by revitalizing the 50-square-block area between High Street and the San Leandro border. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Netflix revitalized it with Bollywood stars Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh hosting, and a contestant cast including actors Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda and Shilpa Shinde. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 July 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