Regenerate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Regenerate is a verb meaning (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
Meaning
(transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
More Meanings
- (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
Synonyms for regenerate
Depending on context, synonyms include re-create, rejuvenate, restore, revitalize, renew, reborn.
Antonyms for regenerate
Common opposites include uncreate, ungenerate, degenerate, unregenerate, unregenerated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include renew, revitalize, restore, reborn, reform, converted.
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