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VITALISE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make more lively or vigorous

Example:

The treatment at the spa vitalized the old man

Synonyms:

vitalise; vitalize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "vitalise" is one way to...):

beef up; fortify; strengthen (make strong or stronger)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

Derivation:

vitalisation (the state of being vitalized and filled with life)

vitaliser (someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Give life to

Example:

The eggs are vitalized

Synonyms:

vitalise; vitalize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "vitalise" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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