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revitalize

[ ree-vahyt-l-ahyz ]
/ riˈvaɪt lˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing.
to give new life to.
to give new vitality or vigor to.
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Also especially British, re·vi·tal·ise .

Origin of revitalize

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + vitalize

OTHER WORDS FROM revitalize

re·vi·tal·i·za·tion [ree-vahyt-l-ahy-zey-shuhn] /riˌvaɪt l aɪˈzeɪ ʃən/ especially British, re·vi·tal·i·sa·tion, noun
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Words related to revitalize

enliven, modernize, quicken, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, renovate, repair, replenish, restore, resuscitate, revive, stimulate, encourage, energize, invigorate, overcome, reactivate, resurrect, strengthen, brace

British Dictionary definitions for revitalize

revitalize

revitalise

/ (riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to restore vitality or animation to

Derived forms of revitalize

revitalization or revitalisation, noun
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