revitalize

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verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 

revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvī-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

revitalization

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noun

re·​vi·​tal·​iza·​tion (¦)rēˌvītᵊlə̇¦zāshən 

1

: an act or instance of revitalizing

2

: something that is revitalized

Synonyms of revitalize

Verb

• restore
• revive
• refresh
• recreate

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

Verb

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.

a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

This project will revitalize a struggling property in a key area while providing valuable support to our school district. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The plan aims to revitalize the area into a year-round sports and entertainment district anchored by the historic Arrowhead Stadium. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

To their credit, the city planners, developers and architects were looking to revitalize a portion of Chicago’s center during a period when much architectural energy was devoted to sites on the periphery of American cities. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Smith had revitalized his career in Seattle, winning the 2022 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award and earning two Pro Bowl selections with the Seahawks. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

revitalize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for revitalize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz 

revitalized; revitalizing

: to give new life or vigor to

revitalization

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize

variants also British revitalise

(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz 

revitalized also British revitalised; revitalizing also British revitalising

: to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition

revitalization noun

also British revitalisation

(ˌ)rē-ˌvīt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən