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October 12, 2016 Word of the Day

rejuvenate /rɪˈʤuːvəˌneɪt/ verb
rejuvenate
/rɪˈʤuːvəˌneɪt/
verb

rejuvenates; rejuvenated; rejuvenating

The back massage will rejuvenate the man.
The back massage will rejuvenate the man.
Definition of REJUVENATE

[+ object]

1 : to make (someone) feel or look young, healthy, or energetic again

  • The spa treatment rejuvenated me.

2 : to give new strength or energy to (something)

  • Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy.

  • Her efforts to rejuvenate her career have so far been unsuccessful.

— rejuvenated adjective [more rejuvenated; most rejuvenated]

  • I felt rejuvenated [=refreshed] after a nap and a shower.

  • a rejuvenated economy

— rejuvenating adjective [more rejuvenating; most rejuvenating]

  • rejuvenating face cream

  • The swim was very rejuvenating.

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