revitalize

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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
revitalization
(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
noun

revitalization

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noun

re·​vi·​tal·​iza·​tion (¦)rēˌvītᵊlə̇¦zāshən How to pronounce revitalization (audio)
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: an act or instance of revitalizing
2
: something that is revitalized

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Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

Verb The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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If your lawn is struggling from summer heat, weeds, or drought, reseeding can revitalize it and help make your lawn look thick and lush. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The first step in revitalizing the Angels comes Saturday, in the draft. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Who could’ve guessed that a modest, half-hour drama filled with poop gags and 10 inches of prosthetic man meat would be the show to revitalize the fandom’s faith in Game of Thrones? — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Miami Dolphins — The signing of Malik Willis was solid as the quarterback appears ready to revitalize his career. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Word History

Etymology

Noun

revitalize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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
revitalization
(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize
variants also British revitalise
(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
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
(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce revitalize (audio)

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