revalorize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Academic, Technical (Economics/Finance)
Quick answer
What does “revalorize” mean?
To restore the value of something, especially after a period of devaluation or neglect.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To restore the value of something, especially after a period of devaluation or neglect.
To reassess and increase the perceived worth, status, or importance of something, often in an economic, cultural, or social context.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. Spelling variant 'revalorise' is theoretically possible in British English but 'revalorize' is standard in both varieties for this term.
Connotations
Neutral to positive, implying correction or restoration. May carry a slight bureaucratic or policy-oriented tone.
Frequency
Very low frequency in both varieties, but slightly more common in American financial writing.
Grammar
How to Use “revalorize” in a Sentence
[Subject] revalorizes [Direct Object]efforts to revalorize [something]a plan/policy to revalorizeVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “revalorize” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The government passed legislation to revalorise state pensions in line with inflation.
- Museums play a key role in revalorising neglected crafts.
American English
- The board aims to revalorize the company's real estate portfolio.
- Recent scholarship has revalorized the contributions of early female scientists.
adverb
British English
- [No standard adverbial form derived from 'revalorize'.]
American English
- [No standard adverbial form derived from 'revalorize'.]
adjective
British English
- [The adjectival form 'revalorized' is possible but rare. Example: The revalorised assets appeared on the new balance sheet.]
American English
- [The adjectival form 'revalorized' is possible but rare. Example: The revalorized currency stabilized the import market.]
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The new CEO's strategy is to revalorize underperforming divisions before considering divestment.
Academic
Feminist scholarship in the 1970s sought to revalorize domestic labour within economic theory.
Everyday
[Rare in everyday speech] They're trying to revalorize the old town centre with new investment.
Technical
The central bank intervened to revalorize the national currency after the crisis.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “revalorize”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “revalorize”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “revalorize”
- Using intransitively (e.g., 'The currency revalorized' is less common than 'The government revalorized the currency').
- Confusing with 'revalidate' (to make valid again).
- Misspelling as 'revalourize' (UK) is rare; 'revalorize' is standard.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They are very close synonyms, especially in economics. 'Revalorize' can sound more formal or technical and is often used in policy contexts, while 'revalue' is more common in general financial reporting.
No, it is a low-frequency, formal word primarily used in academic, economic, and policy-related writing. In everyday conversation, synonyms like 'increase the value of' or 'revalue' are more common.
Yes. While often financial, it is correctly used in cultural or social contexts, e.g., 'to revalorize traditional knowledge' or 'to revalorize the status of teachers.'
The most direct noun is 'revalorization' (or 'revalorisation' in UK spelling variants), meaning the process or result of revalorizing something.
To restore the value of something, especially after a period of devaluation or neglect.
Revalorize is usually formal, academic, technical (economics/finance) in register.
Revalorize: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈvæl.ə.raɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /riˈvæl.ə.raɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[None directly associated with this specific verb]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE-VALUE-RIZE. You are putting VALUE back (RE) into something through an action (IZE).
Conceptual Metaphor
VALUE IS A QUANTITY THAT CAN BE RESTORED (like filling a tank).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'revalorize' MOST appropriately used?