revitalize — to give new life, energy, or strength to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give new life, energy, or strength to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvaɪtəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The energy drink promises to revitalize tired office workers, but mostly just makes them jittery.
- The city council's plan to revitalize the old district includes adding more coffee shops than residents.
- She hopes the vacation will revitalize her enthusiasm for work.
revitalize
VERB[/rɪˈvaɪtəlaɪz/]
to give new life, energy, or strength to something
to give new life, energy, or strength to something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'vitalize,' which derives from Latin 'vitalis' meaning 'of life' or 'living,' itself from 'vita' meaning 'life.' The word emerged in English in the early 20th century.
Breakdown
re- (again) + vital (from Latin vitalis, life-related) + -ize (to make or cause) = revitalize (to give new life again)
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📝Examples
“The energy drink promises to revitalize tired office workers, but mostly just makes them jittery.”
“The city council's plan to revitalize the old district includes adding more coffee shops than residents.”
“She hopes the vacation will revitalize her enthusiasm for work.”
“The government allocated funds to revitalize rural communities.”
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