rejuvenate - Master This Word
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rejuvenate Word Meanings
- to make someone or something look or feel younger or more lively
- to restore to a former state
- to revive or reinvigorate
rejuvenate Example Sentences
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rejuvenate Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/
US
/rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/
rejuvenate Word Etymology
re- = again + juvenis = young; Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a person stepping into a magical fountain, transforming from old to young, feeling vitality restore.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Rejuvenate is a versatile verb that means to make someone or something look or feel younger or more lively, to restore to a former state, or to revive and reinvigorate energy or vitality. You can rejuvenate your skin with a simple routine, a weekend trip can rejuvenate a tired team, and a city project might be rejuvenated by new funding. It often implies restoration toward a previous, healthier condition rather than creating something entirely new. In usage, it pairs with people, objects, places, and moods. It’s common to compare it with renew or restore, but rejuvenate emphasizes regaining vitality and a sense of freshness rather than mere repair.
Usage Reminders
- Use for people and objects that regain vitality
- Choose renew/restore when the sense is repair or return to a previous state
- Pair with skin care, teams, cities, or moods
- Consider whether you mean a recovery of energy or a fresh appearance
- Avoid overpromising: restoration implies limits based on reality
Common Misconceptions
- It is only about cosmetic beauty for people.
- It means creating something entirely new from nothing.
- It can be used only with people, not places or objects.
- It is completely interchangeable with revive in all contexts.
- A single action will instantly rejuvenate anything.
Thinking Differences
English speakers often see rejuvenate as a return to vitality rather than something wholly new; avoid using it for irreversible changes and pick renew/restore for repair-like senses.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: rejuvenate the skin, rejuvenate a team, rejuvenate a city
- Compare with revive and renew to choose the right nuance
- Use with verbs of state (look, feel, become)
- Watch formality: more formal in business/writing
- Practice short sentences to convey energy or appearance
- Check tone: avoid overpromising results
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'rejuvenate'?
A.To renew
B.To give up
C.To destroy
D.To forget
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'rejuvenate' used correctly?
A.He tried to avoid the rejuvenate task.
B.The movie was so boring that it couldn't rejuvenate anyone.
C.She decided to rejuvenate the old rusty car.
D.The spa treatment helped her rejuvenate her mind and body.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'rejuvenate'?
A.Exhaust
B.Destroy
C.Revive
D.Ignore
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'rejuvenate'?
A.Refresh
B.Deprive
C.Renovate
D.Drain
Step 5: Mastery
How can taking a vacation help rejuvenate a person?
A.By increasing stress levels
B.By providing rest and relaxation
C.By making them more tired
D.By creating new problems
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