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revitalize

verb

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

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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Give resources to the Midway to clean up the streets (literally, so much garbage) and revitalize the area without more pandering to stadium interests. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025 The public has more time to weigh in on an ambitious plan to revitalize the Country Club Plaza as the city and developer continue working out the details of the final proposal. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025 Recent investments in IndyGo's Red and Purple Line bus routes made clear the importance of federal dollars to revitalize the areas surrounding 38th Street. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025 But Ellison and his management team have been moving fast to revitalize Paramount and disprove skeptics across Hollywood. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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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