Definition of VITALIZE

vitalize

Verb

Verb Forms: vitalized, vitalizing, vitalizes

  • To give life or energy to something; to invigorate.
  • give life to
    • "The eggs are vitalized"
  • make more lively or vigorous
    • "The treatment at the spa vitalized the old man"
  • US and Oxford British English standard spelling of vitalise.

Examples

  • A well-placed ’Q’ on a double letter score can vitalize a stale Scrabble game.

Origin / Etymology

From vital + -ize.

Synonyms

vitalise

Antonyms

devitalize

Scrabble Score: 20

vitalize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vitalize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vitalize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

vitalize: valid Words With Friends Word