English Reference
Verb

revitalize

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiˈvaɪtəˌɫaɪz/ re·vi·tal·ize UK spelling revitalise, revitalized, revitalizes, revitalizing

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.


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.

Earlier this month, Burnham promised to revitalise Britain's "hollowed out" high streets by helping councils block new vaping and betting shops .

BBC News· 27 Aug 2026

His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal’s bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.

The Guardian· 18 Aug 2026

From re- + vital + -ize.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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