revitalize

/riˌvaɪdəˈlaɪz/

/riˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

Other forms: revitalized; revitalizing; revitalizes

To revitalize is to restore something to life or give it new life. Revitalizing adds newsness and strength.

Since vital things are alive, strong, and flourishing, when something gets revitalized, it is returned to health or life. A good night's sleep will revitalize you — so will eating a healthy meal. If a rundown building is purchased and then spiffed up, it's being revitalized. A new paint job could revitalize a room. A sick person is revitalized by medicine. In all cases, when something is revitalized, it has been restored to a better state.

Definitions of revitalize

1. verb

   give new life or vigor to
   synonyms: revitalise

   type of:

   regenerate, renew

   reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
2. verb

   restore strength
   “This food revitalized the patient”

   synonyms: regenerate

   types:

   rejuvenate

   make younger or more youthful

   type of:

   ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate

   make better