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re⋅gen⋅er⋅ate

  [v. ri-jen-uh-reyt; adj. ri-jen-er-it] verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing, adjective
Use regenerate in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to effect a complete moral reform in.
2. to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, esp. 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.
6. Electronics. to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit.
7. Theology. to cause to be born again spiritually.
–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.
–adjective
12. reconstituted or made over in a better form.
13. reformed.
14. Theology. born again spiritually.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME (adj.) < L regenerātus, ptp. of regenerāre to bring forth again, equiv. to re- re- + generātus; see generate

Related forms:
re⋅gen⋅er⋅a⋅ble, adjective
re⋅gen⋅er⋅ate⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. reform, redeem, uplift.
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re·gen·er·ate   (rĭ-jěn'ə-rāt')   
v.   re·gen·er·at·ed, re·gen·er·at·ing, re·gen·er·ates

v.   tr.
  1. To reform spiritually or morally.
  2. To form, construct, or create anew, especially in an improved state.
  3. To give new life or energy to; revitalize.
  4. Biology To replace (a lost or damaged organ or part) by formation of new tissue.
v.   intr.
  1. To become formed or constructed again.
  2. To undergo spiritual conversion or rebirth; reform.
  3. To effect regeneration.
n.   (-ər-ĭt)
  1. One who is spiritually reborn.
  2. Biology A regenerated organ or part.
adj.   (-ər-ĭt)
  1. Spiritually or morally reformed.
  2. Formed or created anew.
  3. Restored to a better state; refreshed or renewed.

[Latin regenerāre, regenerāt-, to reproduce : re-, re- + generāre, to beget; see generate.]
re·gen'er·a·ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adj., re·gen'er·ate·ly adv., re·gen'er·a'tor n.
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Regenerate

Re*gen"er*ate\ (-?t), a. [L. regeneratus, p. p. of regenerare to regenerate; pref. re- re- + generare to beget. See Generate.]

1. Reproduced.

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

2. (Theol.) Born anew; become Christian; renovated in heart; changed from a natural to a spiritual state.

Regenerate

Re*gen"er*ate\ (r?*j?n"?r*?t), v. t. 1. To generate or produce anew; to reproduce; to give new life, strength, or vigor to.

Through all the soil a genial fferment spreads. Regenerates the plauts, and new adorns the meads. --Blackmore.

2. (Theol.) To cause to be spiritually born anew; to cause to become a Christian; to convert from sin to holiness; to implant holy affections in the heart of.

3. Hence, to make a radical change for the better in the character or condition of; as, to regenerate society.
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Main Entry: re·gen·er·ate
Pronunciation: ri-'jen-&-"rAt
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -at·ed; -at·ing
intransitive senses
1 : to become formed again
2 : to undergo regeneration regenerate when injured>regenerate transitive senses
1 : to generate or produce anew; especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue
2 : to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form —re·gen·er·a·ble /-'jen-(&-)r&-b&l/ adjective
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