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How does the verb rejuvenate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of rejuvenate are refresh, renew, renovate, and restore. While all these words mean "to make like new," rejuvenate suggests the restoration of youthful vigor, powers, or appearance.

the change in jobs rejuvenated her spirits

When might refresh be a better fit than rejuvenate?

The words refresh and rejuvenate can be used in similar contexts, but refresh implies the supplying of something necessary to restore lost strength, animation, or power.

a refreshing drink

In what contexts can renew take the place of rejuvenate?

The synonyms renew and rejuvenate are sometimes interchangeable, but renew implies a restoration of what had become faded or disintegrated so that it seems like new.

efforts to renew the splendor of the old castle

Where would renovate be a reasonable alternative to rejuvenate?

Although the words renovate and rejuvenate have much in common, renovate suggests a renewing by cleansing, repairing, or rebuilding.

the apartment has been entirely renovated

When could restore be used to replace rejuvenate?

While in some cases nearly identical to rejuvenate, restore implies a return to an original state after depletion or loss.

restored a fine piece of furniture

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rejuvenate This historic property recently completed a major expansion, adding 25 outdoor riverfront pools, a new thermal spa, and a panoramic sauna, offering even more ways to relax and rejuvenate. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 Infrared saunas claim to detox the body, relieve pain, and rejuvenate your skin, among other lofty promises. Jennifer Davis-Flynn, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2025 Mining helium-3, a clean source of energy that has rejuvenated planet Earth. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025 As the official skincare partner, Augustinus Bader, the eponymous label founded by stem cell scientist and doctor of regenerative medicine, showcased its expertise backstage with a high-performance regimen that was specially designed to hydrate, rejuvenate, and sculpt the skin. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
Verb
  • His wife spent years observing him tirelessly work during tumultuous times to restore stability and order to the community.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Tre Donaldson, who was on the Auburn team that was upset by Yale in last year’s NCAA Tournament, responded with a 3-pointer to restore Michigan’s lead.
    Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Carr, Trump's pick to lead the FCC, revived the complaint shortly after taking over.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alessandro Michele revived this low-top, lace-up style in 2020, adding an archival label from the ’70s on the tongue, and keeping the textured GG sole, as well.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Golf Odds To Win Houston Open Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Over the course of a week, Britton and three coaches — DIY and home design specialist Angela Rose, parenting coach Destini Davis, and stylist Taryn Hicks— will help the mom create a better living space, while helping to refresh her wardrobe and give her parenting advice.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Western Electric invented the 300B in 1938, and the company, resurrected in 1996, still manufactures the legendary tube today.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
  • In sci-fi, life tends to find a way, and some 200 years later, she's resurrected as a clone.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Australian government announced plans in December 2024 to strengthen these measures by introducing financial penalties for platforms that fail to reach or renew commercial agreements.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Gaza has seen an intense bombing campaign, with the territory’s health ministry saying at least 100 people have been killed in the space of 24 hours, bringing the total number of the dead to 1,163 since Israel renewed its military operations in the strip on March 18.
    Lauren Izso, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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