Revitalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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revitalize

 

[ ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

renew energy

To revitalize means to give new life, energy, or strength to something that has become tired or inactive.

Synonyms

regenerate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate, renew

Examples of usage

  • Regular exercise can revitalize your body and mind.
  • A fresh coat of paint can revitalize an old building.
  • Her inspiring speech helped to revitalize the team's morale.
Context #2 | Verb

renew economy

To revitalize can also mean to improve or renew the economic vitality of a place or organization.

Synonyms

regenerate, rehabilitate, reinvigorate, rejuvenate

Examples of usage

  • The government introduced a plan to revitalize the struggling economy.
  • The new business owner is determined to revitalize the company's finances.

Translations

Translations of the word "revitalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revitalizar

🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित करना

🇩🇪 revitalisieren

🇮🇩 menghidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 оживити

🇵🇱 ożywiać

🇯🇵 再活性化する

🇫🇷 revitaliser

🇪🇸 revitalizar

🇹🇷 canlandırmak

🇰🇷 활력을 불어넣다

🇸🇦 إحياء

🇨🇿 oživit

🇸🇰 oživiť

🇨🇳 复兴

🇸🇮 oživiti

🇮🇸 endurlífga

🇰🇿 қайта жандандыру

🇬🇪 აღორძინება

🇦🇿 canlandırmaq

🇲🇽 revitalizar

Word origin

The word 'revitalize' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') with 'vitalize' (from Latin 'vita', meaning 'life'). The concept of revitalization has been important throughout history in various contexts, from personal wellness to urban renewal.