Word
revitalize
Phoneticsre·vi·tal·ize, stress on the second syllable
/ɹiˈvaɪtəˌɫaɪz/
UK spelling · revitalise
Definition
v. to make something new and full of energy again. You use this when a place or a person starts to feel better or more active.
v. to restore to life or to a state of activity, health, or strength. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the entity being renewed.
Examples
“The new park will help revitalize the old neighborhood.”
“The government introduced new tax breaks to revitalize the struggling local economy and attract young families.”
“Urban planners hope that the redevelopment of the waterfront will revitalize the district, transforming it from a neglected industrial site into a vibrant cultural hub.”
Examples
simple
“The new park will help revitalize the old neighborhood.”
contextual
“The government introduced new tax breaks to revitalize the struggling local economy and attract young families.”
complex
“Urban planners hope that the redevelopment of the waterfront will revitalize the district, transforming it from a neglected industrial site into a vibrant cultural hub.”
Real-World Examples
“Earlier this month, Burnham promised to revitalise Britain's "hollowed out" high streets by helping councils block new vaping and betting shops .” “His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal’s bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.” Etymology
From re- + vital + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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