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re·gen·er·ate
[v. ri-jen-uh-reyt; adj. ri-jen-er-it] verb, re·gen·er·at·ed, re·gen·er·at·ing, adjective 
əˌreɪt; verb (used with object)
1.
to effect a complete moral reform in.
2.
to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, especially in a better form or condition.
3.
to revive or produce anew; bring into existence again.
4.
Biology. to renew or restore (a lost, removed, or injured part).
5.
Physics. to restore (a substance) to a favorable state or physical condition.
verb (used without object)
8.
to come into existence or be formed again.
9.
to reform; become regenerate.
10.
to produce a regenerative effect.
11.
to undergo regeneration.
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Re generate
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adjective
12.
reconstituted or made over in a better form.
13.
14.
Theology. born again spiritually.
Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin regenerātus, past participle of regenerāre to bring forth again, equivalent to re- re- + generātus; see generate
1425–75; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin regenerātus, past participle of regenerāre to bring forth again, equivalent to re- re- + generātus; see generate
Related forms
re·gen·er·a·ble, adjective
re·gen·er·ate·ness, noun
non·re·gen·er·ate, adjective
non·re·gen·er·at·ing, adjective
un·re·gen·er·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. reform, redeem, uplift.
1. reform, redeem, uplift.
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| regenerate | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to undergo or cause to undergo moral, spiritual, or physical renewal or invigoration |
| 2. | to form or be formed again; come or bring into existence once again |
| 3. | to replace (lost or damaged tissues or organs) by new growth, or to cause (such tissues) to be replaced |
| 4. | chem to restore or be restored to an original physical or chemical state |
| 5. | (tr) electronics (in a digital system) to reshape (distorted incoming pulses) for onward transmission |
| —adj | |
| 6. | morally, spiritually, or physically renewed or reborn; restored or refreshed |
| re'generable | |
| —adj | |
| re'generacy | |
| —n | |
| re'generative | |
| —adj | |
| re'generatively | |
| —adv | |
| re'generator | |
| —n | |
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