revitalize
|re-vi-tal-ize|
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/riˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/
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/riˈvaɪtəlaɪz/
bringing back to life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revitalize' originates from the Latin word 'vita,' meaning 'life,' combined with the prefix 're-' meaning 'again.'
Historical Evolution
'revitalize' evolved from the Latin 'revitalizare,' which was adopted into English in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give life again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to imbue something with new life and vitality.
The city council plans to revitalize the downtown area.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45