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Definition of revitalize

revitalize

/riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/
(UK: revitalise)
re · vi · tal · ize
Adjective:revitalized
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Past Simple:revitalized
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Past Participle:revitalized
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Present Participle:revitalizing
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revitalize Lexical Profile

revitalize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To imbue something (such as an organization, community, or economy) with new life, energy, and vitality.

Example

"The city council launched a major infrastructure project to revitalize the historic downtown district."

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• Rhymes for revitalize

• Nearby Words

revisit
revisitation
revitalization
revitalize
revivable
revival
revivalist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the Latin prefix re- ('again') with vitalize, ultimately deriving from the Latin noun vita ('life').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Revitalize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/revitalize
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