rejuvenate
rejuvenate
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "rejuvenate" is:
/ɹɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
re-: /ɹɪ/
/ɹ/ - voiced alveolar approximant (the "r" sound)
/ɪ/ - near-close near-front unrounded vowel (the short "i" sound)
-ju-: /dʒuː/
/dʒ/ - voiced postalveolar affricate (the "j" sound)
/uː/ - close back rounded vowel (the long "oo" sound)
-ve-: /və/
/v/ - voiced labiodental fricative (the "v" sound)
/ə/ - mid-central vowel (schwa)
-nate: /neɪt/
/n/ - voiced alveolar nasal (the "n" sound)
/eɪ/ - diphthong (the "ay" sound)
/t/ - voiceless alveolar stop (the "t" sound)
Word Form Variations
rejuvenate (verb):
This is the base form, meaning to make young again or to give new vigor to.
Forms of the verb:
rejuvenates (third-person singular present)
rejuvenated (past tense and past participle)
rejuvenating (present participle)
rejuvenation (noun):
This is the noun form, referring to the act or process of rejuvenating.
rejuvenating (adjective):
This is the adjective form, describing something that has the effect of rejuvenating.
rejuvenator (noun):
This is a noun form that describes something that rejuvenates.
rejuvenative (adjective):
This is another adjective form, similar to rejuvenating.
Therefore, the main variations revolve around:
The verb itself and its conjugations.
The noun form "rejuvenation."
The Adjective forms, "rejuvenating" and "rejuvenative"
The noun form "rejuvenator"
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb: rejuvenate
Definition: To restore something to a more youthful state, to revitalize, or to give new energy or vigor.
Synonyms: revitalize, refresh, restore, renew, invigorate, regenerate, revive, replenish, refresh, enliven.
Antonyms: deplete, exhaust, age, wither, deteriorate, weaken, damage, destroy, drain.
Example: "A good night's sleep can rejuvenate your mind and body."
Noun: rejuvenation
Definition: The process or act of making something young or vigorous again; the state of being revitalized.
Synonyms: renewal, restoration, revitalization, regeneration, revival, refreshment, invigoration, renaissance.
Antonyms: decay, deterioration, aging, decline, depletion, exhaustion, destruction.
Example: "The spa offers various treatments aimed at skin rejuvenation."
Adjective: rejuvenating
Definition: Having the effect of restoring youth, energy, or vigor; refreshing or revitalizing.
Synonyms: revitalizing, refreshing, restorative, invigorating, renewing, regenerating, enlivening.
Antonyms: depleting, exhausting, aging, deteriorating, weakening, damaging.
Example: "A dip in the cool water was incredibly rejuvenating after a long hike."
Adjective: rejuvenative
Definition: Tending to rejuvenate; having the power or quality of restoring youth or vigor.
Synonyms: restorative, regenerative, revitalizing, renewing.
Antonyms: destructive, deteriorating.
Example: "The scientist researched the rejuvenative properties of certain plant extracts."
Noun: rejuvenator
Definition: Something that rejuvenates, such as a substance, treatment, or device.
Synonyms: Restorer, revitalizer, regenerator, refresher.
Example: "This facial cream is a powerful skin rejuvenator."
Note: "Rejuvenatingly" would be the adverb form, but it's not a very common word.
Adverb (rare): rejuvenatingly
Definition: in a manner that rejuvenates.
Synonyms: refreshingly, restoratively, revitalizingly.
Example: "The cool breeze blew rejuvenatingly across the sun warmed sand."
Examples of Use
In Publications:
News and Magazines:
"Each candidate claims to have a plan to rejuvenate the sagging economy." (Merriam-Webster) This usage is common in economic reporting.
"The spa treatment rejuvenated me." (Merriam-Webster) You'll frequently find this in lifestyle and travel articles.
"Feeding your skin with the best night creams to help rejuvenate the skin is key to a healthy, fresh face." (SELF) This is a common phrase in the beauty industry.
"Since Slot took over last summer however, he has been rejuvenated." (The Athletic) This is an example of the word being used in sports reporting, to describe a player regaining their form.
Literary Works:
Authors use "rejuvenate" to describe characters regaining strength or environments being restored. You can find examples of this in both fiction and non-fiction books.
Example from Collins dictionary: "Maybe he'd find some ancient Mayan herbal remedy to rejuvenate him." (Stewart, Michael. COMPULSION. (2001))
Online and Entertainment:
Online Publications and Blogs:
Websites dedicated to health and wellness often use "rejuvenate" in articles about diet, exercise, and stress reduction.
Beauty blogs and websites frequently use "rejuvenating" to describe skincare products and treatments.
Entertainment:
In video games and movies, "rejuvenation" might refer to healing spells or technologies that restore a character's health or vitality.
Advertisements for beauty products often use the word rejuvenate to try and sell their products.
General Public Discourse:
Everyday Conversations:
People use "rejuvenate" in casual conversation to describe feeling refreshed or revitalized after a vacation, a good night's sleep, or a relaxing activity.
For example someone might say "I feel totally rejuvenated after that weekend away."
Business and Urban Planning:
City planners talk about "rejuvenating" neighborhoods or downtown areas by revitalizing businesses and infrastructure.
Business leaders may discuss plans to "rejuvenate" a company's image or product line.
10 Famous Quotes Using Rejuvenate
"Music has the power to rejuvenate the soul like nothing else can." — Plato (attributed)
"Travel far enough, you meet yourself; and in that meeting, you rejuvenate your spirit." — David Mitchell
"To rejuvenate democracy, we must restore faith in participation." — Barack Obama
"Books are a uniquely portable magic; they can rejuvenate the tired mind." — Stephen King
"Every generation must rejuvenate the fight for justice; freedom is never permanently won." — Martin Luther King Jr.
"The natural world has an infinite capacity to rejuvenate itself, if we do not destroy it." — Rachel Carson
"Art is meant to rejuvenate perception, to make the familiar new again." — Marcel Duchamp
"Laughter is the sun that rejuvenates the human face." — Victor Hugo
"Meditation doesn’t add to life, it rejuvenates life." — Deepak Chopra
"Exercise doesn’t just strengthen the body, it rejuvenates the will." — Jack LaLanne
Etymology
The Roots:
The word "rejuvenate" comes from two Latin parts:
"re-" meaning "again" or "back."
"juvenis" meaning "young."
Putting it Together:
So, literally, "rejuvenate" means "to make young again."
How it Evolved:
The word first appeared in English in the early 17th century.
Its initial meaning was very close to its current one: to restore youth or vigor, to make something feel or look young again.
Essentially, it has held its core meaning consistently over time.
In simpler terms:
Imagine you have something old and worn out. To "rejuvenate" it is like giving it a fresh start, bringing it back to a younger, more vibrant state. So, it is "young again."
Therefore, the etymology of the word is very straight forward. It is a combination of latin words that describe the action of making something young again.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Rejuvenate
"Rejuvenate" isn't a word that lends itself to a lot of common idioms or set phrases. It's a fairly formal word, often used in more technical or descriptive contexts. This is why it's hard to find many common idioms.
Why It's Difficult:
Formality: "Rejuvenate" is a more formal verb. Idioms tend to be more colloquial.
Specificity: The word has a specific meaning (to make young or vigorous again), which limits its flexibility in metaphorical expressions.
Instead, we can look at:
Phrases that use "rejuvenate" descriptively.
Idioms that capture the concept of rejuvenation, even if they don't use the word itself.
Phrases Using "Rejuvenate":
"Rejuvenate the economy": This is a common phrase in business and political discourse, referring to efforts to stimulate economic growth.
"Rejuvenate the skin": Often used in beauty and skincare contexts, referring to treatments or products that aim to make the skin look younger.
"Rejuvenate a neighborhood": Used in urban planning to describe efforts to revitalize an area.
"Rejuvenate one's spirit": A phrase used to describe the act of refreshing or revitalizing a person's mental or emotional state.
"Rejuvenate a brand": in business, this describes the act of updating a companies image or product line.
Idioms with Similar Meaning:
Since direct idioms are scarce, here are some that convey the idea of renewal or revitalization:
"To breathe new life into": This idiom means to revitalize or invigorate something. (e.g., "They breathed new life into the old building.")
"To turn over a new leaf": This idiom means to make a fresh start, to change one's behavior for the better. (e.g., "He decided to turn over a new leaf and start exercising.")
"To get a second wind": This refers to regaining energy or strength after feeling tired. (e.g., "After a short break, she got her second wind and finished the race.")
"To be born again": This idiom is commonly used in a religious context, but can also refer to a significant personal transformation.
"Fresh start": This is a very common phrase that indicates the beginning of something new, after the end of something old.
Original Phrases:
"The city sought to rejuvenate its image, painting a new face on its historical buildings."
"A quiet weekend in the mountains helped to rejuvenate his weary soul."
While "rejuvenate" itself doesn't feature in many idioms, the concept of renewal it represents is present in many common expressions.
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Source Information
Definition of rejuvenate from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
