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Definition of rejuvenate

rejuvenate

/rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/
re · ju · ve · nate
Adjective:rejuvenating
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Past Simple:rejuvenated
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Past Participle:rejuvenated
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Present Participle:rejuvenating
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rejuvenate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make someone or something look, feel, or seem young, fresh, or vigorous again.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the mountains helped rejuvenate her spirits after months of demanding work."

2

To restore an organization, system, or economy to a state of former vitality, effectiveness, or prosperity by introducing new ideas or members.

Example

"The city council launched a bold infrastructure initiative to rejuvenate the historic downtown district."

3

To stimulate renewed erosive activity in a river or landscape, typically through a fall in sea level or an uplift of the land (in geology and geomorphology).

Example

"Tectonic uplift can rejuvenate an aging river system, causing it to carve deep new gorges into the floodplain."

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• Nearby Words

rejoin
rejoinder
rejudge
rejuvenate
rejuvenation
rejuvenator
rekey

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and Latin 'juvenis' ('young'), modeled on the earlier verb 'rejuvenize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rejuvenate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rejuvenate
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