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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She is also credited with helping to revitalize the Indianapolis Colts Women's Organization, per the team. Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 In an attempt to streamline and revitalize the operation, the golf bar was shuttered in early 2025. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025 Since May, when Stellantis hired its new CEO, Antonio Filosa, the brand has been on a campaign to revitalize its reputation and status in the American market. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 The idea of atoms was revitalized in the early 19th century, when English chemist John Dalton reintroduced the idea of atomism into the field of chemistry. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 30 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.

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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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