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Regenerate

/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner..

Definitions by Sense

(transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
(transitive) To revitalize.
(transitive, biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
(intransitive) To become reconstructed.
(intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
(intransitive) Of a water softener: to flush out the minerals extracted from the water supply.
Spiritually reborn.
(obsolete) Reproduced.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

regenerates
regenerating
regenerated
regen

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When Should You Use Regenerate?

Use regenerate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does regenerate mean?

Regenerate means (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner..

What is a synonym for regenerate?

Common synonyms include re-create, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize.

What is the opposite of regenerate?

Possible antonyms include uncreate, ungenerate, degenerate, unregenerate.

How do you use regenerate in a sentence?

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

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Definitions by Sense

(transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

(transitive) To revitalize.

(transitive, biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.

(intransitive) To become reconstructed.

(intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth.

(intransitive) Of a water softener: to flush out the minerals extracted from the water supply.

Spiritually reborn.

(obsolete) Reproduced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does regenerate mean?

Regenerate means (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner..

What is a synonym for regenerate?

Common synonyms include re-create, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize.

What is the opposite of regenerate?

Possible antonyms include uncreate, ungenerate, degenerate, unregenerate.

How do you use regenerate in a sentence?

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

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.