revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˌ)rē-ˈvī-tə-ˌlīz 
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to
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Examples of revitalize in a Sentence
The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.
a new cream that claims to revitalize sun-damaged skin
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For example, native prairie grass is dependent on bison to graze, crush and fertilize, so it can be revitalized, and bison in turn are dependent on prairie grass for sustenance.
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Thompson, who is widely credited for revitalizing The Times, was appointed CNN chief executive last summer, after Licht’s tumultuous run in the job.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 July 2024
Delta led the charge in revitalizing U.S. airport lounges, according to Harteveldt.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
In 2022, Baltimore County and the state set aside about $20 million to revitalize the aging mall, with another $10 million included in the 2024 fiscal year budget.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Thompson, who is widely credited for revitalizing The Times, was appointed CNN chief executive last summer, after Licht’s tumultuous run in the job.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 July 2024
Delta led the charge in revitalizing U.S. airport lounges, according to Harteveldt.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
In 2022, Baltimore County and the state set aside about $20 million to revitalize the aging mall, with another $10 million included in the 2024 fiscal year budget.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
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revitalize
verb
re·vi·tal·ize
(ˈ)rē-ˈvīt-ᵊl-ˌīz
revitalized; revitalizing
: to give new life or vigor to
Medical Definition
revitalize
transitive verb
re·vi·tal·ize
variants
also British revitalise
revitalized also British revitalised; revitalizing also British revitalising
: to impart new life or vigor to : restore to an active or fresh condition
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