revitalize

especially British, re·vi·tal·ise

[ree-vahyt-l-ahyz]

verb (used with object)

revitalized, revitalizing 

1. to give new life to.

2. to give new vitality or vigor to.

revitalize

/ riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to restore vitality or animation to

Other Word Forms

• revitalization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revitalize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + vitalize

Example Sentences

Running the hotel and spa with his wife, Kelly, the reopened Mission helped revitalize downtown.

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Yet Vitello is the person that Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has tasked with revitalizing a squad that has missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons.

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A conservative who favors blue jackets and a roomy handbag, she vowed on taking office to “work like a horse” to revitalize Japan’s economy and burnish the country’s global prestige.

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Wendy’s has launched a new strategic plan, dubbed “Project Fresh,” aimed at revitalizing the brand, reigniting growth, accelerating profitability and enhancing shareholder value.

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Webster and Hopkins weren’t alone in their quest to expand and revitalize traditional genres.

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Related Words

• encourage 
• energize 
• enliven 
• invigorate 
• overcome 
• quicken 
• reactivate 
• rejuvenate 
• renovate 
• repair 
• restore 
• resurrect 
• resuscitate 
• strengthen