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regenerate

re·ge·ne·rate

UK/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹɪt/ US/riˈdʒɛnɜrˌeɪt/ uncommon obsolete
adjective (1) verb (9)

adjective

1.

reformed spiritually or morally

  • “a regenerate sinner”
  • “regenerate by redemption from error or decay”
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verb

1.

re-establish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

  • “We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years”
  • “They renewed their membership”
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2.

amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit

3.

bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

  • “The Church reformed me”
  • “reform your conduct”
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4.

return to life; get or give new life or energy

  • “The week at the spa restored me”
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5.

replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue

  • “The snake regenerated its tail”
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7.

form or produce anew

  • “regenerate hatred”
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9.

restore strength

  • “This food revitalized the patient”
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Origin

From Latin regenerātus, perfect passive participle of regenerō, from re- + generō, from genus, generis (“descent, origin, birth”); -ō, equivalent to re- + generate.

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