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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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Regenerate
is always a great word to know.
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| single-celled colonial algae occurring in soil and on moist rocks and vegetation and also as a slime or scum on ponds and stagnant waters |
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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Example sentences
Viruses that mimic supportive nerve tissue may someday help regenerate injured spinal cords.
The liver is the only human organ that can regenerate itself.
Senescent and suicidal cells damage the surrounding tissue and make it harder for the body's stem cells to regenerate new tissue.
There is little question that the oceans have an enormous ability to absorb pollutants and even regenerate once damaged waters.
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