Word
rejuvenate
Phoneticsre·ju·ve·nate, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈdʒuvəˌneɪt/
UK/ɹɪdʒˈuːvənˌeɪt/
Definition
v. to make something feel young, fresh, and full of energy again. You use it when a person, place, or plan needs new life after feeling tired or old.
v. to restore youth, energy, or effectiveness to a person, place, organisation, or system. Often implies renewal after a period of decline, fatigue, or neglect.
Examples
“A short walk and fresh air rejuvenate me.”
“The city hopes the new park and market will rejuvenate the old downtown area.”
“After years of decline, the theatre's bold new season managed to rejuvenate both its audience and its reputation in the city.”
Examples
simple
“A short walk and fresh air rejuvenate me.”
contextual
“The city hopes the new park and market will rejuvenate the old downtown area.”
complex
“After years of decline, the theatre's bold new season managed to rejuvenate both its audience and its reputation in the city.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rejuvenate” in context.
Verb
01. aim to rejuvenate
“The plan aims to rejuvenate public trust in the health service.”
verb + to + verb
02. help rejuvenate
“Community gardens help rejuvenate neglected urban spaces.”
verb + verb
03. promise to rejuvenate
“The mayor promised to rejuvenate transport links across the region.”
verb + to + verb
Adjective
04. completely rejuvenate
“A week in the mountains completely rejuvenated us both.”
adv + verb
05. dramatically rejuvenate
“The new waterfront park will dramatically rejuvenate the old dock area.”
adv + verb
06. fully rejuvenate
“A long sabbatical helped her fully rejuvenate after years of burnout.”
adv + verb
07. radically rejuvenate
“The startup radically rejuvenated its brand to attract younger customers.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. rejuvenate after burnout
“Time away from work can rejuvenate the mind after burnout.”
verb + prep + noun
09. fully rejuvenate tired skin
“This overnight mask promises to fully rejuvenate tired skin by morning.”
10. help rejuvenate the local economy
“New tax breaks should help rejuvenate the local economy this year.”
11. radically rejuvenate public image
“The rebrand radically rejuvenated the airline's public image.”
12. rejuvenate a flagging career
“Volunteering abroad helped him rejuvenate a flagging career in teaching.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Jorge Paixao, 19, a history student, called it “a societal crisis”, saying his generation needed “the ability to live with dignity, start families and rejuvenate Portugal”.” “A small but growing body of research and clinical trials suggest that injecting polynucleotides can rejuvenate skin, not only making it healthier but potentially reducing fine lines, wrinkles and scars.” “Researchers have rejuvenated a 53-year-old woman's skin cells so they are the equivalent of a 23-year-old's.” “The experiment effectively rejuvenated old cells and turned them into young cells, making hers the first experiment ever to have reversed ageing in human cells.” Etymology
From re- (“again”) + Latin iuvenis (“young”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare Old French rejuvener. Displaced native Middle English gingen, from Old English *ġinġan (literally “to make young”), equivalent to Old English ġeong + Old English -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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