revitalize
Translation
to revitalise, to reinvigorate, to regenerate
Examples
They hope to revitalize the city's downtown area.
They hope to revitalise the city's downtown area.
The new policy will revitalize the economy.
The new policy will revitalise the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to give new life or vigour to (sth.) They hope to revitalise the city's downtown area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reinvigorate, rejuvenate, refresh; Antonyms: deplete, weaken
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'vital' (relating to life) + '-ize' (to make). Literally 'to make full of life again'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-vital'. It's about putting 'vitality' or life back into something, like a rundown town or a tired person.