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 mammoth chip-manufacturing facility is rising, along with U.S. hopes of revitalizing a crucial industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Center for an Urban Future has also proposed creating a major cultural festival across the city's five boroughs to revitalize the arts sector.

From Barron's

Young on Friday lauded the plan as “a holistic approach to revitalize U.S. commercial shipping.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Since taking office in December 2023 with a plan to revitalize Argentina's struggling economy, Milei has dramatically reduced government spending and spurred deregulation.

From Barron's

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