English Explanatory Dictionary

vitalise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give life to something; to animate.
  2. To make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.

Word forms

vitalise vitalises vitalising vitalised vitalize

Etymology

From vital + -ise.

Synonyms

enliven inspirit invigorate quicken vitalise vivify rouse animate arouse awaken beghast leaven bright brighten cheer energize enthuse exalt excite fire up ginger ginger up inflame inspire jazz kindle liven liven up perk up spice spice up stimulate electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate exhilarate exsuscitate fillip fire fire the blood galvanize gin up ignite intoxicate send set fire to set on fire sharpen stir the blood suscitate thrill wake warm the blood whet wind up work up yerk
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