revitalize
Translation
to revitalize, to rejuvenate, to reinvigorate
Examples
They hope to revitalize the city center.
They hope to revitalize the city center.
The new policy will revitalize the economy.
The new policy will revitalize the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give new life or energy to (sth.) They hope to revitalize the city center.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rejuvenate, reinvigorate, regenerate; Antonyms: weaken, deaden
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'vital' (of life) + '-ize' (verb-forming suffix). Literally 'to make vital again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-vital' as putting 'vitality' back into something. This '-ize' spelling is the standard form in American English.