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revitalize

[ree-vahyt-l-ahyz] / riˈvaɪt lˌaɪz /
VERB
refresh
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enliven modernize quicken reinvigorate rejuvenate renovate repair replenish restore resuscitate revive stimulate
STRONG
brace cheer cool exhilarate freshen inspirit jog prod prompt reanimate recreate regain renew revivify update vivify
WEAK
breathe new life into bring around brush up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break damage destroy dull hurt kill ruin
STRONG
depress discourage dissuade halt stop
VERB
revive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encourage energize enliven invigorate overcome quicken reactivate rejuvenate renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate strengthen
STRONG
animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console enkindle exhilarate gladden inspirit please rally reanimate reawaken recondition recover refresh rekindle relieve renew revivify rouse solace
WEAK
bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come around come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dissuade dull enervate hurt ruin tire weaken
STRONG
agitate annoy calm deaden disturb kill lose sadden trouble upset worry

Example Sentences

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Both businesses had been underperforming for years before Lip-Bu Tan took over as chief executive last spring vowing to revitalize them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Inglewood Mayor James Butts said Sofi Stadium and Intuit Dome have helped to revitalize the city, with unemployment down, home prices up, and municipal revenue up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

And with each 600-word essay I try to revitalize, I am reminded of our daily cultural choice: either to lean back and let technology entertain us, work for us, be us—or to live.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

She was elected in October on her promise to revitalize Japan’s sclerotic economy and to bring down food inflation, which eclipsed 7% last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The External Mission not only had to create an organization in exile, but had the even more formidable task of trying to revitalize the underground ANC inside South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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