revitalize

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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

revitalization

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noun

re·​vi·​tal·​iza·​tion (¦)rēˌvītᵊlə̇¦zāshən 

1

: an act or instance of revitalizing

2

: something that is revitalized

Synonyms of revitalize

Verb

• restore
• revive
• refresh
• recreate

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

Verb

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Thirty-odd years after Communist rule collapsed in eastern Europe, Budapest finally feels revitalized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The world’s fourth-largest economy, according to one count, also enjoyed booming business output as a flood of venture capital revitalized the state’s tech industry. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026

Mourinho's return aims to revitalize the team after two trophyless seasons. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The building’s transformation helped revitalize the rundown neighborhood and ward off real estate speculation. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

revitalize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

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