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regenerate
[ri-jen-uh-reyt, ri-jen-er-it]
verb (used with object)
to effect a complete moral reform in.
to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, especially in a better form or condition.
to revive or produce anew; bring into existence again.
Biology., to renew or restore (a lost, removed, or injured part).
Physics., to restore (a substance) to a favorable state or physical condition.
Electronics., to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit.
Theology., to cause to be born again spiritually.
verb (used without object)
to come into existence or be formed again.
to reform; become regenerate.
to produce a regenerative effect.
to undergo regeneration.
adjective
reconstituted or made over in a better form.
Theology., born again spiritually.
regenerate
verb
to undergo or cause to undergo moral, spiritual, or physical renewal or invigoration
to form or be formed again; come or bring into existence once again
to replace (lost or damaged tissues or organs) by new growth, or to cause (such tissues) to be replaced
chem to restore or be restored to an original physical or chemical state
(tr) electronics (in a digital system) to reshape (distorted incoming pulses) for onward transmission
adjective
morally, spiritually, or physically renewed or reborn; restored or refreshed
Other Word Forms
- regenerative adjective
- regeneracy noun
- regeneratively adverb
- regenerator noun
- regenerable adjective
- regenerateness noun
- nonregenerate adjective
- nonregenerating adjective
- unregenerable adjective
- unregenerating adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of regenerate1
Example Sentences
He has said many times that Hamas must be destroyed, with no chance of regenerating itself in Gaza as a danger to Israelis.
By contrast, she will say the UK government will invest more than £200m to revitalise high streets and regenerate communities in Wales.
Organisers previously said 2026 would be a fallow year at Worthy Farm to enable the land to recover and the natural environment to regenerate.
In response to a question about why the area had not been regenerated as promised, the mayor's office told the BBC that the project would continue after the G20 meeting.
They come to see how he collaborates with 800 other regional farmers, who also grow organic food for local markets, to preserve and regenerate "forgotten plants", ensuring their genetic diversity is safeguarded for future generations.
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Related Words
- invigorate
- reconstruct
- recreate
- reestablish www.thesaurus.com
- reinvigorate
- rejuvenate
- reproduce
When To Use
Regenerate means to renew or restore something, especially after it has been damaged or lost.The act or process of regenerating is regeneration. Both terms are commonly used in the context of biology to refer to the regrowth of part of an organism or environment. In this sense, a close synonym is regrow. In animals, tissue, organs, or other body parts that have been injured or lost are sometimes regenerated. In some animals, regeneration happens on an even greater scale, with some being able to regrow an entire limb or tail. Environments that have been damaged or destroyed, like forests or grasslands damaged by fire, can also regenerate.Regenerate can also be used in other specific ways.In the context of religion, regenerate can mean to be spiritually reborn. In chemistry, to regenerate is to restore or be restored to an original physical or chemical state. In audio electronics, regenerate means to increase amplification through a kind of feedback process.Much less commonly, regenerate can be used as an adjective meaning restored, renewed, reborn, or morally reformed.Example: It is hoped that the experimental treatment will reduce healing time by helping tissue to regenerate more quickly.
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