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
verbregenerated; regenerating; regenerates
Definition of regenerate (Entry 2 of 3)
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
nounDefinition 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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