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revitalize

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈvaɪtəˌɫaɪz// re·vi·tal·ize

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + vital + -ize.

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