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 regenerate regenerate /riːˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/

adjective

  1. Reformed spiritually or morally  ( regenerate )
    reformed spiritually or morally
     A regenerate sinner
    a regenerate sinner
     Regenerate by redemption from error or decay
    regenerate by redemption from error or decay

verb

  1. Restore strength  ( regenerate , revitalize )
    restore strength
     This food revitalized the patient
    This food revitalized the patient
  2. Undergo regeneration  ( regenerate )
    undergo regeneration
  3. Form or produce anew  ( regenerate )
    form or produce anew
     Regenerate hatred
    regenerate hatred
  4. Be formed or shaped anew  ( regenerate )
    be formed or shaped anew
  5. Replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue  ( regenerate )
    replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue
     The snake regenerated its tail
    The snake regenerated its tail
  6. Return to life; get or give new life or energy  ( regenerate , rejuvenate , restore )
    return to life; get or give new life or energy
     The week at the spa restored me
    The week at the spa restored me
  7. Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one  ( reclaim , rectify , reform , regenerate )
    bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
     The Church reformed me
    The Church reformed me
     Reform your conduct
    reform your conduct
  8. Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit  ( regenerate )
    amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
  9. Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new  ( regenerate , renew )
    reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
     We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years
    We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years
     They renewed their membership
    They renewed their membership