revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing
Synonyms of revitalizenext

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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After being revitalized by Czech theater and film star Jiří Bartoška in 1994, the festival began hosting big international stars — alongside a younger contingent of audiences that has continued to this day. Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 May 2026 Some of the exhibits and activities at Space Camp had grown a bit dated, but Isaacman’s gift should help to revitalize the programs. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026 Murray signed a one-year contract with the hopes of revitalizing his career after six seasons with the Cardinals. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026 Frankel was seemingly referring to the vampire facelift (PRP facelift), which is said to revitalize your face without surgery, according to Cleveland Clinic. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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