rejuvenate
Translation
rejuvenate, revitalize, refresh
Examples
The spa treatment helped to rejuvenate her.
The spa treatment helped to rejuvenate her.
They plan to rejuvenate the old city centre.
They plan to rejuvenate the old city center.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to make (sth./sb.) look or feel younger or more lively They plan to rejuvenate the old city center.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revitalize, refresh, regenerate; Antonyms: age, wear out
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + Latin 'iuvenis' (young). It means 'to make young again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-' (again) and 'juvenile' (young) combined to mean making something young again.