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Definition of Regenerate
1. Adjective. Reformed spiritually or morally. "Regenerate by redemption from error or decay"
2. Verb. Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new. "They renewed their membership"
Specialized synonyms: Replace, Freshen Up, Refurbish, Renovate, Revamp, Remold, Remould, Retread, Renovate, Restitute, Freshen, Refresh, Revitalise, Revitalize, Rejuvenate, Restore, Modernise, Modernize, Overhaul, Reconstruct, Restore
Generic synonyms: Re-create
Derivative terms: Regeneration, Renewal
3. Verb. Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit.
4. Verb. Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one. "Reform your conduct"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Related verbs: Reform, See The Light, Straighten Out
Specialized synonyms: Moralise, Moralize
Derivative terms: Reclamation, Rectification, Reform, Reformation, Reformative, Reformatory, Reformist
5. Verb. Return to life; get or give new life or energy. "The week at the spa restored me"
Specialized synonyms: Reincarnate, Renew, Resurrect, Revive
Generic synonyms: Renew
Derivative terms: Regeneration, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restorative, Restorative
6. Verb. Replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue. "The snake regenerated its tail"
7. Verb. Be formed or shaped anew.
8. Verb. Form or produce anew. "Regenerate hatred"
9. Verb. Undergo regeneration.
Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Regeneration, Regeneration
10. Verb. Restore strength. "The good news will Regenerate her"; "This food revitalized the patient"
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Specialized synonyms: Rejuvenate
Definition of Regenerate
1. a. Reproduced.
2. v. t. To generate or produce anew; to reproduce; to give new life, strength, or vigor to.
Definition of Regenerate
1. Verb. (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To revitalize ¹
3. Verb. (transitive biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To become reconstructed ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Regenerate
1. generate [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] - See also: generate
Medical Definition of Regenerate
1. 1. Reproduced. "The earthly author of my blood, Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate, Doth with a twofold vigor lift me up." (Shak) 2. Born anew; become Christian; renovated in heart; changed from a natural to a spiritual state. Origin: L. Regeneratus, p. P. Of regenerare to regenerate; pref. Re- re- + generare to beget. See Generate. 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. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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