Definition of regenerate
1 : formed or created again
2 : spiritually reborn or converted
3 : restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
regenerately
adverbregenerateness
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Origin and Etymology of regenerate
Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate
Definition of regenerate
intransitive verb
1 : to become formed again
2 : to become regenerate : reform
3 : to undergo regeneration
transitive verb
1a : to subject to spiritual regenerationb : to change radically and for the better
2a : to generate or produce anew; especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissueb : to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form
3 : to restore to original strength or properties
Examples of regenerate in a Sentence
The lizard's tail can regenerate.
The lizard is able to regenerate its tail.
The tissue cells can regenerate themselves.
First Known Use of regenerate
circa 1525
Definition of regenerate
: one that is regenerated: such asa : an individual who is spiritually rebornb (1) : an organism that has undergone regeneration (2) : a regenerated body part
First Known Use of regenerate
1551
REGENERATE Defined for English Language Learners
regenerate
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biology : to grow again after being lost, damaged, etc.
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: to give new life to (something)
REGENERATE Defined for Kids
regenerate
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regenerated
;regenerating
: to grow (as a lost body part) once more
Medical Dictionary
regenerate
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regenerated
;regenerating
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intransitive verb
: to become formed again2: to undergo regeneration the human bladder and liver can regenerate when injured
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transitive verb
: to generate or produce anew; especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue2: to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form
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