Definition of Regenerate

1. Adjective. Reformed spiritually or morally. "Regenerate by redemption from error or decay"

Also: Saved
Similar to: Born-again, Converted, Reborn, Reformed
Antonyms: Unregenerate

2. Verb. Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new. "They renewed their membership"

3. Verb. Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit.
Generic synonyms: Increase
Derivative terms: Regeneration

4. Verb. Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one. "Reform your conduct"
Exact synonyms: Reclaim, Rectify, Reform
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"
Exact synonyms: Rejuvenate, Restore
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"
Generic synonyms: Re-create
Derivative terms: Regeneration

7. Verb. Be formed or shaped anew.
Generic synonyms: Form, Spring, Take Form, Take Shape
Derivative terms: Regeneration

8. Verb. Form or produce anew. "Regenerate hatred"
Generic synonyms: Create, Make

9. Verb. Undergo regeneration.
Specialized synonyms: Rejuvenate
Generic synonyms: Change
Derivative terms: Regeneration, Regeneration

10. Verb. Restore strength. "The good news will Regenerate her"; "This food revitalized the patient"
Exact synonyms: Revitalize
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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Regenerate

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