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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 Edmonton replaced goaltender Stuart Skinner with backup Calvin Pickard to start the second period, rejuvenating the struggling Oilers squad. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 June 2025 Carole joined the show in Bethenny’s absence, alongside new cast members Aviva Drescher and Heather Thomson, helping rejuvenate the franchise after a cataclysmic fifth season. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 11 June 2025 Instead, his ascension is directly attached to his ability to help rejuvenate a dreadful offense threatening to compromise a promising season. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025 It has been used to promote wound healing, reduce pain, stimulate hair growth, and rejuvenate aging skin. Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejuvenate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejuvenate
Verb
  • Industry trade groups are lobbying Congress to reverse the Trump administration's proposal and restore the Office of Space Commerce's (OSC's) budget to this year's level of $65 million.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
  • Putin dreams of not only restoring the Russian empire but also becoming the master power of Europe.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • The move is part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to win back customers and revive Starbucks' brand.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • Should England revive their Euros campaign and get into the knockout phase, that twin fever may be replicated in the coming days on a smaller scale.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Sheila Huff asked me to refresh her memories about old blues and jazz clubs.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Instant classic duets, traditional story songs that felt refreshed and revived, plus crowds shrieking at heartthrobs and roars of approval at the celebration of traditional values of faith, family and freedom dominated the day.
    Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • In both Joss Whedon's theatrical version and Zack Snyder's longer cut, Clark Kent is resurrected by some cosmic hocus-pocus housed in an alien Mother Box.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025
  • After the bombing attempt, the shoe removal rule was implemented, then relaxed, then resurrected.
    Jay Blackman, NBC news, 8 July 2025
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  • Top Kansas lawmakers renewed a massive incentive offer for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals on Monday, reaffirming their desire to poach one or both teams from Missouri.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
  • The dark comedy, which stars Gary Oldman as the head of a group of British intelligence agents, was renewed for Season 6 in October 2024.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 July 2025

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“Rejuvenate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejuvenate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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