English Explanatory Dictionary

rejuvenate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To render young again.
  2. To give new energy or vigour to; to revitalise.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rejuvenate.wav

Word forms

rejuvenate rejuvenates rejuvenating rejuvenated

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.

Related words

rejuvenation renovate age aging senescence

Derived words

rejuvenator
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