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’s tasked with revitalizing a network that has undergone numerous leadership changes and reshuffling over the last decade. Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Once hoped to revitalize the city center, the Union 93 development has sat stalled and partially built for over three years, embroiled in legal disputes over $20 million in unpaid construction work. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025 The formula was designed by the company’s team of dermatologists and is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and revitalize the complexion. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025 Alba plans to move back to Spain with his family and immerse himself in a project to revitalize his hometown club, L’Hospitalet. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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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