rejuvenate
UK: rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt | US: rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt
vt. to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
vt. to restore to a state of renewed vitality or energy
rejuvenate = re<again> + juven<young> + ate<verb suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- juven: Root meaning "young" (from Latin iuvenis, meaning "young" or "youthful").
- ate: Verb-forming suffix indicating action or process (from Latin -atus).
Etymology Origin:
The word "rejuvenate" traces back to Latin roots, combining re- (indicating repetition) with iuvenis (youth). The suffix -ate transforms it into a verb, creating the sense of "making young again." The term emerged in English in the early 19th century, reflecting scientific and medical interests in restoring youth or vitality. Its logic mirrors physical or metaphorical renewal, such as rejuvenated skin or rejuvenated enthusiasm.
The spa treatment rejuvenated her tired skin.
A short vacation can rejuvenate your mind and body.
The company plans to rejuvenate its brand with a new marketing strategy.
Rain rejuvenated the parched garden overnight.
His inspiring speech rejuvenated the team's morale.