regenerate

adjective

re·gen·er·ate | \ ri-ˈje-nə-rət

, -ˈjen-rət\

Definition of regenerate

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : formed or created again

2 : spiritually reborn or converted

3 : restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state

regenerate

verb

re·gen·er·ate | \ ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt

regenerated; regenerating; regenerates

Definition of regenerate (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

1 : to become formed again

2 : to become regenerate : reform

3 : to undergo regeneration

transitive verb

1a : to subject to spiritual regeneration

b : to change radically and for the better

2a : to generate or produce anew especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue

b : to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form

3 : to restore to original strength or properties

regenerate

noun

re·gen·er·ate | \ ri-ˈje-nə-rət

, -ˈjen-rət\

Definition of regenerate (Entry 3 of 3)

: one that is regenerated: such as

a : an individual who is spiritually reborn

b(1) : an organism that has undergone regeneration

(2) : a regenerated body part

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Other Words from regenerate

Adjective

regenerately adverb

regenerateness noun

Verb

regenerable \ ri-ˈje-nə-rə-bəl

, -ˈjen-rə- \ adjective

Examples of regenerate in a Sentence

Verb

The lizard's tail can regenerate. The lizard is able to regenerate its tail. The tissue cells can regenerate themselves.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

From regions to rooms, SOM’s designs flow from one idea: development and infrastructure complement and are shaped by ecology—letting nature regenerate and support rapidly growing urban populations. — National Geographic, "Designing to scale: Resilient regions," 12 June 2019 Cave fish are left with permanent scars when their hearts are damaged, whereas their surface-dwelling cousins’ hearts can regenerate. — Rafil Kroll-zaidi, Harper's magazine, "Findings," 10 Feb. 2019 Humans, along with other mammals, can regenerate lost limb buds as embryos. — Quanta Magazine, "Salamander’s Genome Guards Secrets of Limb Regrowth," 2 July 2018 The cold lotion will feel great on your hot skin and the antioxidants will regenerate skin cells, hopefully turning your sunburn into a nice tan! — Amanda Elser, Seventeen, "Tip From Inside the Beauty Closet: Sunburn First-Aid Kit!," 14 June 2013 On the other hand, since liver tissue can regenerate, unlike the heart, treating NASH may be an easier sell. — Charley Grant, WSJ, "A Big, Fatty Opportunity for Big Pharma," 18 Jan. 2019 Here, nine ways to exfoliate, heal, and regenerate lips all winter long. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "How to Cure Your Chapped Lips This Winter," 31 Jan. 2019 The curators liken his frames to stem cells, which can regenerate into different kinds of microorganisms. — Lane Florsheim, WSJ, "130,000 Andy Warhol Photos, Once Unknown, Debut in a New Exhibition in California," 27 Sep. 2018 But Las Vegas has a preternatural ability to regenerate itself. — Ken Belson, New York Times, "How the Hockey Team in Las Vegas Won Despite Losing," 8 June 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Doctor Who wraps a solid season with its first female Time Lord," 12 Dec. 2018 Be warned: your commander health bar regenerates very slowly, and getting killed while spying on a foe (or waiting for your map-warping burrow) will freeze you out for a few seconds' worth of respawn. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Tooth and Tail review: Delightful, rodent-riddled StarCraft for the rest of us," 17 Sep. 2017 Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each Night Sleep is when your body recovers and regenerates. — Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire, "7 Simple Rules for Getting Lean in 2017," 29 Dec. 2016

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