revitalize

[ ree-vahyt-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing.

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

revitalize

/ riːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to restore vitality or animation to

Derived Forms

• reˌvitaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• re·vi·tal·i·za·tion [ree-vahyt-l-ahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n] especially British, re·vi·tal·i·sa·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revitalize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + vitalize

Related Words

• encourage
• energize
• enliven
• invigorate
• overcome
• quicken
• reactivate
• rejuvenate
• renovate
• repair
• restore
• resurrect
• resuscitate
• strengthen