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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, noun
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Words related to revitalize

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

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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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