regenerate

UK /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ US /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/

verb 5adj 2noun 1

Definitions

verb

To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

To revitalize.

To replace lost or damaged tissue.

To become reconstructed.

To undergo a spiritual rebirth.

adj

Spiritually reborn.

Reproduced.

The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate, / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.

noun

One who is spiritually reborn.

Collocations

VERB + REGENERATE

can't

REGENERATE + NOUN

doth, stinger, teeth, they're

PREP.

after, in, with

ADV.

actually

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — restore strength

revitalize

verb — return to life

restore
rejuvenate

verb — bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of l

verb — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or

renew

Antonyms

unregenerate
unregenerated

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate, / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.

Wiktionary

I was surprised to learn that a stingray can actually regenerate its stinger if it gets broken off.

Tatoeba · #10763434

Heathers can regenerate well if they're lightly trimmed.

Tatoeba · #10860876

Scientists have long known that severed nerves in the arms and legs have the ability to regenerate after they have been surgically reattached.

Tatoeba · #11512648

If intelligent design is true, why can't we regenerate our teeth?

Tatoeba · #13777962

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, regenerate is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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