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rejuvenate

[ri-joo-vuh-neyt]

verb (used with object)

rejuvenated, rejuvenating 
  1. to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc..

    That vacation has certainly rejuvenated him.

  2. to restore to a former state; make fresh or new again.

    to rejuvenate an old sofa.

  3. Physical Geography.

    1. to renew the activity, erosive power, etc., of (a stream) by uplift or by removal of a barrier in the stream bed.

    2. to impress again the characters of youthful topography on (a region) by the action of rejuvenated streams.



verb (used without object)

rejuvenated, rejuvenating 
  1. to undergo rejuvenation; revive.

rejuvenate

/ rɪˈdʒuːvɪˌneɪt /

verb

  1. to give new youth, restored vitality, or youthful appearance to

  2. (usually passive) geography

    1. to cause (a river) to begin eroding more vigorously to a new lower base level, usually because of uplift of the land

    2. to cause (a land surface) to develop youthful features

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • rejuvenation noun
  • rejuvenative adjective
  • rejuvenator noun
  • unrejuvenated adjective
  • unrejuvenating adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rejuvenate1

First recorded in 1800–10; re- + Latin juven(is) “young” + -ate 1; young
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rejuvenate1

C19: from re- + Latin juvenis young
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Example Sentences

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But she faces a rejuvenated Naomi Osaka - a two-time champion - in Thursday's second semi-final.

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"There's a lot of old arguments that get rejuvenated in this movie in a way that does create conversation."

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They marked a turning point in Swift's cultural acclaim, rejuvenating her career after the uneven and poorly-received Lover album.

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While neither player was at their best, the rejuvenated Australian was always in control and enjoyed two runs of 93 and a 50 as he reached the 39th ranking final of his career.

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A move to Everton gives him the chance to rejuvenate his career and take centre stage at their new stadium.

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