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Rejuvenate

/rɪˈdʒuː.və.neɪt/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.

    "The spa treatment is designed to rejuvenate your skin and restore its natural glow."
  2. 2

    To restore to a former state; to renew.

    "The city plans to rejuvenate the downtown area with new parks and shops."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'rejuvenate' originates from the Latin 'juvenis', meaning 'young'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, evolving to signify the act of making something young again or restoring vitality.

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