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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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Pogba did stay at United for six years in his second spell, but he was supposed to rejuvenate the team and there was little evidence of this.

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A small but growing body of research and clinical trials suggest that injecting polynucleotides can rejuvenate skin, not only making it healthier but potentially reducing fine lines, wrinkles and scars.

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“It was Edward’s idea to go. He thought he might find it rejuvenating, or so he said. His health had always been so delicate, you see.”

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The researchers also highlight betaine -- a metabolite produced in the kidney -- as an oral compound that can imitate many of the rejuvenating effects normally linked to physical activity.

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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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