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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

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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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Now he is rejuvenated, he is enjoying coaching and Jones is executing what he wants them to do.

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Her ability to bowl again after injury has also completely rejuvenated the balance of the side.

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"Older T-cells began functioning like young, active T-cells again. That was an incredible finding because it suggests a whole new way to think about rejuvenating the immune system."

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Kipyegon’s attempt comes as Nike seeks to rejuvenate its brand and capitalize on the rising profile of women’s sports.

Mr. Wan, who directs neither narrative but has his fingerprints all over both, doesn’t get enough credit for having resurrected, resuscitated and rejuvenated the horror flick.

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