revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to
Synonyms
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
These projects result from a decade-long community planning effort to revitalize Walnut Hills’ once-derelict business district with more housing, office space, retail and restaurants.
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The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Range Sports has signed American Gladiators creator Johnny Ferraro for representation, with plans to revitalize the reality competition franchise.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
In a split vote, Mooresville denied a South Carolina developer’s plans Monday night to revitalize one of Lake Norman’s landmark waterfront sites.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
For decades the effort to revitalize downtown Los Angeles has been tied to arts projects, from the construction of the midcentury modern Music Center in 1964 to the addition of Frank Gehry’s soaring stainless steel Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2003.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This brand leverages a unique cellular technology that aims to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin from within.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Set to open on April 13, the School of Dramatic Arts (SDA) revitalized one of the university’s oldest and most historical buildings on campus, the University of Southern California UUC (United University Church), to create a new home for art students and faculty.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
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Plans to revitalize the museum’s interior are 60% funded as the public campaign to raise additional funding begins, the foundation says.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Using a dog shampoo with rice quat is one of the best ways to revitalize your dog's matted coat.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Range Sports has signed American Gladiators creator Johnny Ferraro for representation, with plans to revitalize the reality competition franchise.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
In a split vote, Mooresville denied a South Carolina developer’s plans Monday night to revitalize one of Lake Norman’s landmark waterfront sites.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
For decades the effort to revitalize downtown Los Angeles has been tied to arts projects, from the construction of the midcentury modern Music Center in 1964 to the addition of Frank Gehry’s soaring stainless steel Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2003.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
This brand leverages a unique cellular technology that aims to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin from within.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Set to open on April 13, the School of Dramatic Arts (SDA) revitalized one of the university’s oldest and most historical buildings on campus, the University of Southern California UUC (United University Church), to create a new home for art students and faculty.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2024
Related article The Statue of Liberty has a new museum – and a podcast
Plans to revitalize the museum’s interior are 60% funded as the public campaign to raise additional funding begins, the foundation says.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Using a dog shampoo with rice quat is one of the best ways to revitalize your dog's matted coat.
—Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz
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
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