Revitalize
/riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/noun
To restore vitality or energy to something.
Did you know?The prefix 're-' suggests a return, while 'vital' derives from the Latin 'vita', meaning 'life', linking the word to ancient beliefs about the life force.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vitalis
“Of or belonging to life, full of life.”
Late Middle English
Middle English
vital
“Relating to life; essential for life.”
19th Century
English
revitalize
“To give new life or energy to something.”
Modern English
English
revitalize
“To restore vitality or energy, emphasizing renewal.”