First Known Use: 15th century
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1regenerate
adjective re·gen·er·ate \-rət\
Definition of REGENERATE
1
: formed or created again
2
: spiritually reborn or converted
3
: restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
— re·gen·er·ate·ly adverb
— re·gen·er·ate·ness noun

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Origin of REGENERATE
Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate
2regenerate
verb re·gen·er·ate \ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt\
biology : to grow again after being lost, damaged, etc.
: to give new life to (something)
Full Definition of REGENERATE
intransitive verb
1
: to become formed again
2
: to become regenerate : reform
3
: to undergo regeneration
transitive verb
1
a : to subject to spiritual regeneration b : to change radically and for the better
2
a : 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
— re·gen·er·a·ble \-ˈje-nə-rə-bəl, -ˈjen-rə-\ adjective
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First Known Use of REGENERATE
1541
Related to REGENERATE
- Synonyms
- freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, renew, rejuvenate, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify
Rhymes with REGENERATE
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3regenerate
noun re·gen·er·ate \same as 1\
Definition of REGENERATE
: one that is regenerated: as a : an individual who is spiritually reborn b (1) : an organism that has undergone regeneration (2) : a regenerated body part
First Known Use of REGENERATE
circa 1569
REGENERATE Defined for Kids
regenerate
verb re·gen·er·ate \ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt\
re·gen·er·at·edre·gen·er·at·ing
Definition of REGENERATE for Kids
: to grow (as a lost body part) once more
Medical Dictionary
regenerate
verb re·gen·er·ate \ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt\
re·gen·er·at·edre·gen·er·at·ing
Medical Definition of REGENERATE
intransitive verb
1
: to become formed again
2
: to undergo regeneration <the human bladder and liver can regenerate when injured>
transitive verb
1
: to generate or produce anew; especially : to replace (a body part) by a new growth of tissue
2
: to produce again chemically sometimes in a physically changed form
—re·gen·er·a·ble \-ˈjen-(ə-)rə-bəl\ adjective
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