rejuvenate
|re-ju-ve-nate|
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/rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/
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/rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/
make young again
Etymology
'rejuvenate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rejuvenare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'juvenis' meant 'young.'
'rejuvenare' transformed into the French word 'réjuvénér,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejuvenate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make young again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
The spa treatment rejuvenated her skin.
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Verb 2
to restore to a former state; to make new or as if new again.
The company plans to rejuvenate its brand image.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
