verb
to arouse to activity, animation, or life
atomic energy is a force that can vitalize or destroy human civilization
Synonyms: actify, activate, activize, energize
Related Word: animate, enliven, invigorate, quicken, vivify; dynamize, excite, galvanize, provoke, stimulate; pep up, strengthen
Idioms: put life into
Contrasted words: eviscerate, weaken
Antonyms: atrophy; devitalize