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rejuvenate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/

KK: /rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something young again or to restore it to a better condition.


Example

The spa treatment helped to rejuvenate my skin and make it look fresh.


Tense Forms

Past: rejuvenated

Past Participle: rejuvenated


Conversation
Sloth A
I just bought some paint to rejuvenate my old furniture.
Sloth B
That sounds like a fun project! What color are you using?
Sloth A
I'm going with a bright blue to really make it pop.
Sloth B
Great choice! It will definitely rejuvenate the whole room.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revitalize
restore
renew
Antonyms
deteriorate
degrade
weaken
Root Explanation

Rejuvenate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "juvenis" (meaning young). The word means to make someone or something young again or to restore youthfulness.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'young again' — 're-' means again, and 'juvenis' means young.

Visually Confused Words
juvenate
unrejuvenated
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