Rejuvenate: meaning, definitions and examples
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rejuvenate
[ rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt ]
feeling refreshed
To make someone look or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Synonyms
refresh, renew, revitalize, revive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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rejuvenate |
This is used when talking about making someone or something feel young, energetic, or lively again. Often used in health, beauty, and wellness contexts.
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revitalize |
Used to describe the act of injecting new life or energy into something that has become dull or stagnant, often used in economic, urban, or social contexts.
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renew |
This is typically used when something need to be restored to its original state or extended in terms of validity, such as memberships, relationships, or agreements.
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refresh |
Used when someone or something needs a quick boost or renewal, often for a short-term improvement. Applies to mental, physical, or technical refreshing.
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revive |
Applied when bringing something back to life, consciousness, or vigor, especially after it has declined or been inactive. Can be used for people, traditions, or markets.
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Examples of usage
- She felt rejuvenated after a good night's sleep.
- Exercise can help rejuvenate your body and mind.
- Spending time in nature can rejuvenate your spirit.
- The spa treatment was designed to rejuvenate the skin.
- Taking a break can rejuvenate your creativity.
Translations
Translations of the word "rejuvenate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rejuvenescer
🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित करना
🇩🇪 verjüngen
🇮🇩 meremajakan
🇺🇦 омолоджувати
🇵🇱 odmładzać
🇯🇵 若返らせる
🇫🇷 rajeunir
🇪🇸 rejuvenecer
🇹🇷 gençleştirmek
🇰🇷 젊어지게 하다
🇸🇦 تجديد الشباب
🇨🇿 omladit
🇸🇰 omladiť
🇨🇳 使年轻
🇸🇮 pomladiti
🇮🇸 endurnýja
🇰🇿 жасарту
🇬🇪 გაახალგაზრდავება
🇦🇿 cəmləşdirmək
🇲🇽 rejuvenecer
Etymology
The word 'rejuvenate' originated from the Latin word 'rejuvenatus', which means 'made young again'. It first appeared in English in the early 19th century. The concept of rejuvenation has been a recurring theme in various cultures and mythologies, symbolizing renewal and vitality.