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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In this new phase, Royo will focus on optimizing costs, making assets profitable and revitalizing its business model through innovation, sustainability and diversification into new markets, such as technical fabrics. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 July 2025 Other near west side developments have been underway to revitalize the neighborhood A $20 million transformation of a long-vacant historic building led to a development of apartments, a commercial kitchen, and a co-working space, now known as Concordia 27. Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025 The Royal Reflection Wellness Spa offers guests a variety of treatments designed to relax both the mind and body, leaving spa-goers feeling refreshed and revitalized. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The Big Beautiful Bill is supposed to revitalize our economy, but the president who asked for it is destroying that economy with his erratic, uninformed and ill-judged dictatorial outbursts. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Jul. 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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