rejuvenate
/rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To make someone or something feel or look fresh, active, and full of energy again. It can also mean to give new life or strength to something.
- A short walk helped rejuvenate him.
- The holiday rejuvenated her.
- The spa treatments rejuvenate tired skin.
Adinary Nuance
Rejuvenate is stronger and more formal than refresh. It suggests a fuller return of energy, beauty, or power, not just a small improvement. Writers often choose rejuvenate for people, skin, cities, businesses, or interest that feels tired or worn out. It is close to revive and renew, but it often suggests looking or feeling younger again.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- làm trẻ lại
- Spanish
- rejuvenecer
- Chinese
- 使恢复活力
- Japanese
- 若返らせる
- Korean
- 젊어지게 하다
Etymology
Rejuvenate comes from Late Latin rejuvenare, meaning “to make young again.” It entered English in the 17th century.
Common phrases
rejuvenate the skinrejuvenate a businessrejuvenate the bodyrejuvenate a city
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is rejuvenate formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and common in writing, speeches, and advertisements.
- What is the difference between rejuvenate and refresh?
- Refresh means make something feel better for a short time. Rejuvenate suggests a stronger, more complete new energy.
- Can I use rejuvenate for things, not only people?
- Yes. You can rejuvenate skin, a company, a city, or an idea.
- Is rejuvenate common in business writing?
- Yes. It is often used in business, health, and marketing contexts.