Synonyms of revitalize

revitalize

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restore
• revive
• refresh
• recreate
• renovate
• renew
• redevelop
• replenish
• rejuvenate
• regenerate
• freshen
• repair
• resuscitate
• revivify
• recharge
• refurbish
• refreshen
• redesign
• rehabilitate
• remodel
• reclaim
• overhaul
• reconstitute
• recondition
• modernize
• reengineer
• remake
• refill
• rehab
• redo
• update
• resupply
• make over

2

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

the bowling alley, eager to revitalize interest in the sport for a younger crowd, started offering "disco bowling" every Friday night with disco music and free soda

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• resurrect
• renew
• rejuvenate
• rekindle
• resuscitate
• revivify
• reanimate
• regenerate
• recharge
• restart
• jump-start
• rewaken
• rewake
• reactivate
• kick-start
• reinvent
• refresh
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revitalize

The city board ultimately gave the fashion house the green light as Miami Beach looks to revitalize a stretch of Collins Avenue that was once home to national retailers including Victoria’s Secret, Guess and Banana Republic. — Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Utilizing those tax credits has been one suggestion for revitalizing uptown office space, Gray added. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

At the same time, British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government has pledged to increase timber harvests in an effort to revitalize the forestry sector. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

For example, the first-ever Vogue World was held in New York City to help revitalize the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. — Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026