rejuvenate

[ ri-joo-vuh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing.

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)

, re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing.

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

Derived Forms

• reˌjuveˈnation, noun
• reˈjuveˌnator, noun

Other Words From

• re·ju·ve·na·tion [ri-joo-v, uh, -, ney, -sh, uh, n] noun
• re·ju·ve·na·tive adjective
• re·ju·ve·na·tor noun
• un·re·ju·ve·nat·ed adjective
• un·re·ju·ve·nat·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rejuvenate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rejuvenate¹

C19: from re- + Latin juvenis young

Example Sentences

The two sides have tried to rejuvenate discussions and create target deadlines, including this month, but it didn’t generate all that much progress.

From Vox

Many families put backcountry excursions on hold during the toddler years, which is a shame, because spending time in the wilderness is rejuvenating for kids and parents alike.

From Outside Online

Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems in these western states, serving to rejuvenate forests and grasslands.

From Vox

At such a great value, this scrub’s rejuvenating qualities will not disappoint.

From Popular-Science

Our study shows that blood transfers the brain-rejuvenating effects of exercise when the plasma is taken from mature and aged mice.

From Singularity Hub 

Young Living traffics in essential oils designed to help relax and rejuvenate.

From The Daily Beast

Admittedly it would be called a stunt, but Obama needs something dramatic to rejuvenate his leadership.

From The Daily Beast

Transplanting RPE cells grown from stem cells might rejuvenate the eye's rods and cones, restoring lost vision.

From The Daily Beast

So, he really wants to do what is both right and essential: First and foremost, rejuvenate the country and the economy.

From The Daily Beast

But Reihan Salam says such getaways don't just rejuvenate the president—they remind us he's human.

From The Daily Beast

By eliminating old, exhausted, diseased cells they rejuvenate the structure and prepare the way for new generations.

From Project Gutenberg

Could they restore a darkened eye, or rejuvenate weakened limbs?

From Project Gutenberg

As may be imagined, the troubles through which Bettesworth had thus come did nothing to rejuvenate him.

From Project Gutenberg

In point of fact, one must either be strong or disappear, either constantly rejuvenate one's self or perish.

From Project Gutenberg

We should soon see the ponderous burden of the poor's rate decrease, and the beauty and strength of the land rejuvenate.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• modernize
• reconstruct
• refresh
• regenerate
• reinvigorate
• renew
• renovate
• restore
• revitalize