vitalize

[ vahyt-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, vi·tal·ized, vi·tal·iz·ing.

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

vitalize

/ ˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make vital, living, or alive; endow with life or vigour

Derived Forms

• ˈvitalˌizer, noun
• ˌvitaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• vital·i·zation noun
• vital·izer noun
• hyper·vital·i·zation noun
• hyper·vital·ize verb (used with object) hypervitalized hypervitalizing
• non·vital·ized adjective
• subvi·tal·i·zation noun
• sub·vital·ized adjective
• under·vital·ized adjective
• un·vital·ized adjective
• un·vital·izing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitalize¹

First recorded in 1670–80; vital + -ize

Example Sentences

When Goodman tackles a new project, her first priority is to “depave the landscape” so water and air can nourish plant roots and vitalize soil microbes.

From Seattle Times

Ultimately it would open the door to "vitalize a real Fifth Column movement in the United States."

From Literature

To vitalize a fifth column, they would create a large network of Nazi sympathizers working against the United States from within the United States.

From Literature

Smith added, “She takes class apart, she has a clear eye across the traditions that skewer us or vitalize us.”

From New York Times

These two elements of the American Revolution, the sovereignty of law and the dream of liberty, vitalize each other.

From Salon

Related Words

• enliven
• invigorate
• juice up
• stimulate