reˈvitalize, v.
(riː-)
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To restore to vitality; to put new life into. Hence reˈvitalized ppl. a., reˈvitalizing vbl. n.
| 1858 Bushnell Serm. New Life 374 The returning sun..sets them creeping forth, revitalized and re-empowered with life. 1862 Reichel Cathed. of 19th C. 25 The regenerated and revitalized restoration or product of this century. 1869 Microsc. Jrnl. May 294 There are organisms which we can devitalise and revitalise—devive and revive—many times. 1892 Daily News 25 Oct. 6/2 This revitalising, if I may so express myself, in municipal life. |