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to vitalize

to vitalize

1 6.7
To make something full of life and energy
  • verb
  • /ˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/
  • US
translation icon : vitalizar
  • In Oriental medicine, the chakras are considered to be real physical centers that tap into a subtle form of energy that vitalizes the human body.

And he would he had a France that had been vitalized by the French Revolution and turned essentially into a military machine.

Examples

  • A good dose of sunshine can vitalize your mood and energy levels.

  • Over 70% of Paraguay's population is under the age of 30, and this youthful majority provided much of the dynamism and energy that vitalized this period of emerging social activism.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Each one will feel he has a significant function to perform in the vitalized school.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The project method has done much to vitalize education by continually striving to create situations such as are found outside the school as vehicles for learning.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Such experience vitalizes and enriches human life in ways that are part of any good or worthwhile life.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The coach was able to vitalize the team with his motivational speech before the match.

  • The new art exhibit is designed to vitalize the local community and attract visitors.

Synonyms

to stimulate
vsto vitalize
236 3.7

Make a person or thing more active, alert and responsive

is about adding life and liveliness rather than brief arousal
to liven up
vsto vitalize
  • Informal
66 3.9

To make or become more active and interesting

is the general supplying of life rather than just the change
to energize
vsto vitalize
  • US
65 3.7

To make someone feel more active and alert

is a general giving of liveliness rather than only activity or alertness
to revitalize
vsto vitalize
  • US
45 4.8

To give new life and energy to something

is a general act of giving liveliness rather than specifically renewing it
to brighten
vsto vitalize
27 2.7

To make a place or thing look more cheerful by adding color

is about giving real life or vigor rather than only brighter looks
to invigorate
vsto vitalize
26 5.5

To give more energy and make someone or something feel lively

is the wider idea of adding liveliness without stressing strength
to rejuvenate
vsto vitalize
24 5.5

Make a person or thing look and feel younger

is the general act of giving liveliness without implying youthfulness
to reinvigorate
vsto vitalize
19 5.7

To give new energy and interest to a person or thing

is to give life or vigor without focusing on newness
to brighten up
vsto vitalize
  • Informal
17 2.7

Make a room or person more cheerful

is the act of adding life or energy, not only improving looks or mood
to enliven
vsto vitalize
6 4.1

Make something more active and interesting

is the general act of supplying life rather than focusing on interest
to give life to
vsto vitalize
5 4.1

To make a place or event feel lively and energetic

is the single-word form with the same meaning
to regenerate
vsto vitalize
4 5.2

Give new strength and energy to someone

is the general act of adding liveliness rather than full bodily renewal
to liven
vsto vitalize
4 3.6

To make something more exciting or interesting

is the broader act of giving liveliness beyond simple interest
to pep
vsto vitalize
  • Informal
4 4.9

To make someone or something more lively

is the general giving of life beyond just enthusiasm
to reenergize
vsto vitalize
  • US
3 4.1

To give new energy and enthusiasm to a person or thing

is the broader act of supplying liveliness, not only renewed power
to quicken
vsto vitalize
2 5.4

To make a person or thing more lively

is the broader giving of life rather than focusing on renewal
to revivify
vsto vitalize
  • Formal
1 8.5

To give new life and energy to people or things

is the broader act of supplying life without stressing renewal
to vivify
vsto vitalize
  • Formal
1 8.2

To make something more lively or bright

is the general idea of giving life without adding vivid detail
to refreshen
vsto vitalize
  • Archaic
4.3

To make something feel new and alive again

is the broader giving of life rather than only returning freshness
to juice up
vsto vitalize
  • Informal
6.7

Make an event like a party more lively and exciting

is the general act of adding life rather than only excitement
to dynamize
vsto vitalize
8.8

To make someone or something more energetic and active

is the broader giving of liveliness rather than added force

Antonyms

305 2.8

To make people and things less strong or effective

201 3.7

To become less in size, importance, or value

To make a place or group less lively and energetic

How Energizing

to rejuvenate
24 5.5
to invigorate
26 5.5
to vitalize
  • US
1 6.7
to refresh
50 2.8
to perk up
  • Informal
16 3.1

Surface Forms

vitalize infinitive
vitalized past
vitalized past participle
vitalizing present participle
vitalizes third person singular

Morphology

vitalize = vital (transparent) = vital + ize

The verb is a regular denominal/ deadjectival formation from 'vital' with the productive suffix '-ize' meaning 'make or render', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Vitalize comes from the root vita, which means 'life', and is the same root in words like vital and vitamin. So to vitalize something is to give it life or energy, making it more lively.