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vitalize

[ vahyt-l-ahyz ]
/ ˈvaɪt lˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), vi·tal·ized, vi·tal·iz·ing.

to give life to; make vital.
to give vitality or vigor to; animate.

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Also especially British, vi·tal·ise .

Origin of vitalize

First recorded in 1670–80; vital + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM vitalize

Words nearby vitalize

Vitalian, vital index, vitalism, vitality, vitality test, vitalize, Vitallium, vitalometer, vital pulp, vital red, vitals
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Words related to vitalize

invigorate, enliven, stimulate, juice up, revitalize, expedite, prime, enable, strengthen, empower, motivate, excite, exhilarate, reinforce, trigger, sustain, inspirit, fortify, animate, quicken

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British Dictionary definitions for vitalize

vitalize

vitalise

/ (ˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to make vital, living, or alive; endow with life or vigour

Derived forms of vitalize

vitalization or vitalisation, nounvitalizer or vitaliser, noun
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