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

Likewise, if an athlete does not allow those tissues to regenerate and rest, inflammation in the area will continue to worsen. — Cincinnati.com, "Stay healthy: Overuse injuries in one sport athletes," 9 July 2018 The donor’s remaining liver regenerates itself and returns to normal volume and capacity within a couple months after the surgery. — Steve Schering, chicagotribune.com, "'I am a fighter': Potential donors reach out to ailing Oak Park police chief in need of liver transplant," 11 May 2018 Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "This one, newly discovered cell can remake a whole animal," 14 June 2018 Stem cells have long been recognized for their ability to reproduce and regenerate tissue. — Washington Post, "California, Florida stem cell clinics target of US lawsuit," 9 May 2018 Fortunately, these seedlings are easy to hoe away and once taken down to the soil don't regenerate. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "Here’s what’s eating your currant bushes and ‘spitting’ on your wild roses," 13 July 2018 Should the storm regenerate, rough seas can continue to plague swimmers and boaters along the Southeast coast, AccuWeather said. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "Tropical Storm Chris set to become hurricane off East Coast with life-threatening surf, rip currents," 10 July 2018 The hurricane center said there was a possibility that Beryl’s remnant could regenerate into a tropical cyclone in a few days while moving across the Bahamas. — Washington Post, "Beryl dissipates after Dominica, easing threat to others," 9 July 2018 Huberman speaks candidly about potential weaknesses in his hypothesis: While the neurons could regenerate all the way up to the brain in tiny mice, the much greater distance in humans could prove too far to traverse. — Rebecca Robbins, STAT, "A daredevil researcher’s latest quest: to restore sight lost to glaucoma using virtual reality," 2 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

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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