revitalize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to give new life to.
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to give new vitality or vigor to.
verb
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Present
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revitalizesimple
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revitalizessimple
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have revitalizedperfect
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has revitalizedperfect
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am revitalizingprogressive
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are revitalizingprogressive
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is revitalizingprogressive
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have been revitalizingperfect progressive
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has been revitalizingperfect progressive
Past
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revitalizedsimple
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had revitalizedperfect
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was revitalizingprogressive
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were revitalizingprogressive
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had been revitalizingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of revitalize
Explanation
To revitalize is to restore something to life or give it new life. Revitalizing adds newsness and strength. Since vital things are alive, strong, and flourishing, when something gets revitalized, it is returned to health or life. A good night's sleep will revitalize you — so will eating a healthy meal. If a rundown building is purchased and then spiffed up, it's being revitalized. A new paint job could revitalize a room. A sick person is revitalized by medicine. In all cases, when something is revitalized, it has been restored to a better state.
Vocabulary lists containing revitalize
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 4
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President Trump's Second State of the Union Address (2019)
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Vocabulary from the Second Presidential Debate: October 9, 2016
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Example Sentences
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The church said the acquisitions “were undertaken as part of a long-term effort to revitalize downtown Clearwater.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
For Angelenos who frequented the Ace Hotel, a maverick venue that helped revitalize downtown L.A. for a decade beginning in 2014, walking through Stile will feel both familiar and new.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Japanese companies are seeing increased demand as countries seek to revitalize manufacturing and look for suppliers other than China.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
As the Trump administration seeks to revitalize domestic manufacturing, rails are poised to play a vital role.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
The External Mission not only had to create an organization in exile, but had the even more formidable task of trying to revitalize the underground ANC inside South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Recently, the scientific community published an interesting study that revitalizes carbonates, offering them a fresh perspective.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024
It revitalizes local eateries with out-of-town patrons and provides restaurateurs and chefs with a healthy dose of friendly competition and the space to show off their creativity.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023
At the end of a second act that begins to sag, she revitalizes the story in a scene that should be in her career highlights reel.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
Every time it might seem his career is on the wane, he resets, revitalizes and comes back again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2020
Let's hope that the city revitalizes although it will take a long time.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2017
Smart, who won the NBA’s defensive player of the year award with the Celtics in 2022 but struggled afterward, revitalized his career with the Lakers by turning into the team’s best defensive player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Four years later, St. Louis revitalized the Canadiens, leading them to a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Four years later, St. Louis has revitalized the downtrodden Canadiens and has Montreal dreaming of ending Canada’s 33-year Stanley Cup drought.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“Dead City has revitalized the L.A. punk scene for real. They returned it to its rightful place as an insurgent culture, and in tangible ways have de-commodified it,” De la Rocha insisted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
He’d woken up this morning revitalized, determined to see their mission through.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Seigel said he has been interested in revitalizing the hot dog stand brand for years and jumped at the chance to take it over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
And as he tries revitalizing it to draw tourists, very bad things start happening.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 31, 2026
A lot of attention will be paid to how much emphasis policymakers place on revitalizing consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
Iman credits Rose Marie Bravo, renowned for revitalizing the Burberry brand, for helping her launch her cosmetics company.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
Every morsel seemed to give something small back to her, revitalizing her.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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