REVITALIZE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

revitalize

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of revitalize

as in to restore

to bring back to a former condition or vigor a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

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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

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Recent Examples of revitalize Efforts to revitalize Pittsburgh often focus on issues such as economic burdens, housing affordability and job growth. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Several rancher and stock grower associations in Montana, which at one time were represented by Budd-Falen, have railed against a conservation group called American Prairie that uses permits to graze bison herds to revitalize local ecosystems. — Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 7 July 2026 The two Notre Dame guards were set to form a dynamic backcourt in Seattle to revitalize the franchise after a season out of the playoffs; instead, within a year, Loyd requested a trade. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2026 These new members, most of them young, revitalized the organization. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revitalize

Verb

But city efforts to restore its lost vim and vigor have fallen flat.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The marker has since been vandalized and was taken down to be restored, making the James Baldwin quote at the sign’s base all the more pertinent.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of restore

Verb

Before the latest strikes, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, seeking to revive diplomacy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Because the government requested dismissal without prejudice, the plaintiffs could seek to revive their claims after Rodríguez leaves office.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of revive

Verb

Pride approached honoring the legacy of A Different World while creating a story that feels renewed and refreshed, yet still has those iconic roots.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Data centers generate significantly more property tax revenue per acre than warehouses or manufacturing facilities because of their expensive buildings and constantly refreshed computer equipment.

— Brian Carlton, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Cook built the arch two decades ago, when resurrecting classical architecture in America was an eccentric idea.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Heavyweight was resurrected by Pushkin Industries so that host Jonathan Goldstein can still help people track down individuals from their past to resolve long-standing regrets or unresolved mysteries with a healthy dose of humor.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026