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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 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.
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Biology. to renew or restore (a lost, removed, or injured part).
5.
EXPANDPhysics. to restore (a substance) to a favorable state or physical condition.
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Electronics. to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit.
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COLLAPSETheology. 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.
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Regenerated
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adjective
12.
reconstituted or made over in a better form.
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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
EXPANDun·re·gen·er·at·ing, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. reform, redeem, uplift.
1. reform, redeem, uplift.
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