Synonyms

revitalize

American

[ree-vahyt-l-ahyz] / riˈvaɪt lˌaɪz /

especially British, revitalise

verb (used with object)

revitalized, revitalizing

to give new life to.
to give new vitality or vigor to.

revitalize British

/ riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

(tr) to restore vitality or animation to

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Other Word Forms

revitalization noun

Etymology

Origin of revitalize

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + vitalize

Example Sentences

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A revitalized Venezuelan energy industry could be bad for Canadian producers that have been able to capture market share lost by Venezuela due to U.S. sanctions and a lack of investment, Ollenberger says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nor did he seek their advice on a plan unveiled the same day to have U.S. energy companies revitalize Venezuela’s dilapidated oil fields with multibillion-dollar investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

No other museum in Washington has comparable technology, but it is the content of the exhibits that has the potential to revitalize civics education.

From The Wall Street Journal

They soon found themselves a niche as reggaeton became globally popular and a new crop of artists revitalized its aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times

Pathetic and prideful, yet ultimately a principled father, Oscar tries to revitalize his nonexistent career by encouraging one of his students to pursue poetry.

From Los Angeles Times

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