revitalize

verb

re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing

transitive verb

: to give new life or vigor to

Examples of revitalize in a Sentence

The mayor hopes to revitalize the city. a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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After revitalizing his career with the Vikings, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025 The talks, set for Tuesday in Riyadh, will focus on revitalizing U.S.-Ukraine relations, which have been strained due to the Trump administration's past freeze on military aid and intelligence sharing. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 Ford, who signed with the Chargers on a one-year deal to revitalize his career after struggling in Buffalo, had 39 tackles in 2024. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025 But the 27-year-old Darnold has revitalized his career since then. Rob Maaddi, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revitalize

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of revitalize was in 1848

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“Revitalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revitalize. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

revitalize

verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize (ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce revitalize (audio)
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to

Medical Definition

revitalize

transitive verb
re·​vi·​tal·​ize
variants also British revitalise
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

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