youthenize

present singular third person youthenizes · participle present youthenizing · participle past youthenized · past youthenized · alternative youth-enize · alternative youthenise

1. transitiveTo make (something) more appealing or relatable to young people

   I answered, "Actually, we have been trying to 'youth-enize' our club."

   1999, The Rotarian, volume 174

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   We want to say thank you to: Kevin Johnson for his hard work and ability to "youthenize" these devotionals as he edited each page, making them more fun and easy to read.

   2003, Josh McDowell, Ed Stewart, Youth Devotions, volume 2

2. transitiveTo make youthful or younger; rejuvenate

   I remember John's comment to me about the age difference, “Edward has been 'youthenized.'”

   2015, Anna Lee, Barbara Roisman Cooper, Anna Lee: Memoir of a Career on General Hospital and in Film

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   Remember that your appearance is an expression of who you are. Do not try to “youthenize” your appearance for your younger clients. Stick with your authentic self.

   2015, Scott A Spackey, Project Addiction Counselor