Rejuvenation

re·ju·ve·nate  (r-jv-nt)

tr.v. re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing, re·ju·ve·nates

1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again.

2. To restore to an original or new condition: rejuvenate an old sofa.

3.

a. To stimulate (a stream) to renewed erosive activity, as by uplift of the land.

b. To develop youthful topographic features in (a previously leveled area).

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[re- + Latin iuvenis, young; see yeu- in Indo-European roots + -ate¹.]

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re·juve·nation n.

re·juve·nator (-tr) n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	rejuvenation - the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored; "the annual rejuvenation of the landscape" greening organic phenomenon - (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals
	2.	rejuvenation - the act of restoring to a more youthful condition restoration - the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state recreation, refreshment - activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends"