verb

rejuvenate

rih-JOO-vuh-nayt

Rejuvenate (verb) means to make someone or something feel young, fresh, or energetic again. Example: “A week at the coast rejuvenated her after months of overwork.”

verb

To make someone or something feel young, fresh, or energetic again.

"A week at the coast rejuvenated her after months of overwork."

"The new manager rejuvenated the struggling department."

How to use rejuvenate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo restore youthful energy or freshness to a person, place, or thing.

Common pairings

rejuvenate the skin feel rejuvenated

Word forms

rejuvenated past tense, rejuvenates singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus Latin iuvenis ("young"), the same root behind juvenile.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for rejuvenate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rejuvenate” mean?

The word “rejuvenate” means to make someone or something feel young, fresh, or energetic again. In plain terms, to restore youthful energy or freshness to a person, place, or thing.

How do you pronounce “rejuvenate”?

“Rejuvenate” is pronounced rih-JOO-vuh-nayt (/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “rejuvenate” in a sentence?

Here is “rejuvenate” used in a sentence: “A week at the coast rejuvenated her after months of overwork.”

What part of speech is “rejuvenate”?

“Rejuvenate” is a verb.

Where does the word “rejuvenate” come from?

The word “rejuvenate” comes from Latin. From re- ("again") plus Latin iuvenis ("young"), the same root behind juvenile.

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