vitalize

UK: ˈvaɪtəlaɪz | US: ˈvaɪtəlaɪz

Definition

  1. vt. to give life or energy to something

  2. vt. to make something more lively or effective

Structure
vit <life>alize <verb suffix>vit <life>alize <verb suffix>
Etymology

The word "vitalize" combines the Latin root vit- (life) with the suffix -alize, which transforms nouns into verbs meaning "to make or become." The term emerged in the 17th century, reflecting the Enlightenment-era fascination with vitality and animation. Its logic is straightforward: to "vitalize" is to imbue something with life or energy, mirroring its Latin roots.

Examples

  1. Fresh paint can vitalize an old room.

  2. The coach’s speech vitalized the team before the match.

  3. New policies aim to vitalize the economy.

  4. Music has the power to vitalize a dull atmosphere.

  5. The rain vitalized the parched plants.