revitalize riˌvaɪdəˈlaɪz verb
1. give new life or vigor to
2. restore strength
The word revitalize has appeared in 228 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Aug. 14 in “A Surprising (and Easy) Way to Boost Your Attention Span,” by Dana G. Smith:
Many of us have experienced firsthand the natural world’s ability to revitalize us — a moment of clarity after summiting a mountain, or renewed focus following a lunchtime stroll in the park. Scientists are trying to understand exactly why that happens.
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