rejuvenesce
Definition
Verb (intransitive):
- To become young again: "rejuvenesce" means to undergo a process of renewal, regaining youthful qualities or vigour, especially in biological contexts.
- To rejuvenate (of cells): In biology, it refers to cells becoming younger or more active again.
Verb (transitive):
- To cause to become young again: "rejuvenesce" can also mean to make something, such as cells or tissues, regain a youthful state.
Usage Examples
Intransitive:
- After a long rest, the old tree seemed to rejuvenesce, sprouting new leaves. (The tree regained youthful vigour.)
- The scientist observed how the cells began to rejuvenesce in the nutrient-rich solution. (The cells became younger and more active.)
Transitive:
- The treatment aims to rejuvenesce the damaged tissue. (The therapy is intended to make the tissue young again.)
Advanced Usage
- "to rejuvenesce naturally": to regain youthfulness without artificial intervention.
- Certain plants can rejuvenesce naturally after a period of drought. (They recover and grow anew.)
- "to rejuvenesce the skin": to restore a youthful appearance to the skin.
- This cream claims to rejuvenesce the skin by promoting cell renewal. (The cream rejuvenates the skin.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rejuvenescence (noun): the process or state of becoming young again.
- The rejuvenescence of the forest after the fire was remarkable. (The forest renewed itself.)
- Rejuvenescent (adjective): tending to make young again.
- The rejuvenescent properties of the serum are well-documented. (The serum has youth-restoring qualities.)
Synonyms
- Rejuvenate: to make or become young again (more common and general).
- Renew: to restore to a former state or condition.
- Revitalize: to give new life or vigour.
Phrasal Verbs
None directly associated with "rejuvenesce." Use "rejuvenate" for phrasal uses like "rejuvenate oneself."
Related Idioms
None specific to "rejuvenesce." However, the concept is similar to "turn back the clock," meaning to reverse ageing or restore youth.