revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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Edge: Even When the Packers run: Running back Josh Jacobs, the NFL’s rushing champ in 2022 with the Raiders, has revitalized his career in Green Bay after a down 2023 in Las Vegas. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 The London Sessions revitalized Blige’s sound, while also placing her within an old tradition of albums that featured a singer recording in a faraway city and soaking in new influences, like Dusty in Memphis or Chuck Berry in London. Al Shipley, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024 Now revitalized, Madeline confronts Helen, who has also gulped the elixir, and wild smackdowns and realignments follow. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024 Longtime collegiate head coach Lynne Roberts enters into the spotlight as the Sparks’ new coach, making the leap to the WNBA with the mission of revitalizing a franchise coming off its worst season in history. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for revitalize 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revitalize was in 1848

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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revitalize. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

revitalize

verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize
variants also British revitalise
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

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