regenerate
1 of 3adjective
re·gen·er·ate ri-ˈje-nə-rət 
-ˈjen-rət
1
: formed or created again
2
: spiritually reborn or converted
3
: restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
regenerately adverb
regenerateness noun
regenerate
2 of 3verb
re·gen·er·ate ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt
regenerated; regenerating; regenerates
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
regenerable
ri-ˈje-nə-rə-bəl
adjective -ˈjen-rə-
regenerate
3 of 3noun
re·gen·er·ate ri-ˈje-nə-rət
-ˈjen-rət
: 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
Synonyms
Verb
- freshen
- recharge
- recreate
- refresh
- refreshen
- rejuvenate
- renew
- repair
- restore
- resuscitate
- revitalize
- revive
- revivify
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Example Sentences
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
Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The purple bars are for your super meter, which does not regenerate between rounds. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 13 June 2022 Damaged brain cells do not normally regenerate and can lead to permanent motor and cognitive impairments. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Cut roots regenerate quickly and will grow into the landscape soil. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 The new ear, transplanted in March, will continue to regenerate cartilage tissue, giving it the look and feel of a natural ear, the company said. New York Times, 2 June 2022 Fun fact: your skin cells regenerate every two to four weeks. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 Perennial weeds can regenerate from established roots, so when your time is limited, focus on their removal over any annual weeds, which will die on their own within a year of appearing. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2022 Unlike horns, which are permanently attached to an animal’s head, antlers regenerate annually. The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022 Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers. oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020 At Shinji’s pleading, the EVA powers back on and physically transforms; its arm regenerates, but the limb now looks human, like Shinji’s, and the EVA roars, runs on all fours like a beast, and rabidly tears its enemy apart. Maya Phillips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2019 Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2018 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, 17 Sep. 2017 Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each NightSleep is when your body recovers and regenerates. Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire, 29 Dec. 2016 See More
Verb
Backed by more than 30 years of scientific research and clinical studies, HOGO has created a system intended to allow the body to regenerate naturally during sleep. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The purple bars are for your super meter, which does not regenerate between rounds. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 13 June 2022 Damaged brain cells do not normally regenerate and can lead to permanent motor and cognitive impairments. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Cut roots regenerate quickly and will grow into the landscape soil. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2022 The new ear, transplanted in March, will continue to regenerate cartilage tissue, giving it the look and feel of a natural ear, the company said. New York Times, 2 June 2022 Fun fact: your skin cells regenerate every two to four weeks. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 Perennial weeds can regenerate from established roots, so when your time is limited, focus on their removal over any annual weeds, which will die on their own within a year of appearing. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2022 Unlike horns, which are permanently attached to an animal’s head, antlers regenerate annually. The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2022 Noun
To really reenergize and to lead with high positive energy, leaders must recognize and value the regenerate state. Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Overnight Detox Oil by Caudalie: Simply apply onto the face at bedtime to help stressed skin regenerate overnight thanks to the omega 6 and vitamin E. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 May 2021 Medical experts say adults require between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, during which the body repairs, regenerates, and recovers. oregonlive, 9 Apr. 2020 At Shinji’s pleading, the EVA powers back on and physically transforms; its arm regenerates, but the limb now looks human, like Shinji’s, and the EVA roars, runs on all fours like a beast, and rabidly tears its enemy apart. Maya Phillips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2019 Yes, the Doctor regenerates and takes on a new face and body every time, along with some individual quirks. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2018 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, 17 Sep. 2017 Rule 6: Get Eight Hours of Good Sleep Each NightSleep is when your body recovers and regenerates. Anthony J. Yeung, Esquire, 29 Dec. 2016 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate
First Known Use
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
circa 1525, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1551, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
regenerate
verb
re·gen·er·ate ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrāt
regenerated; regenerating
: to grow (as a lost body part) once more
Medical Definition
regenerate
verb
re·gen·er·ate ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt
regenerated; regenerating
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
regenerates 1 of 2
verb
1
as in restores
to bring back to a former condition or vigor the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- restores
- revives
- refreshes
- recreates
- replenishes
- renovates
- renews
- recharges
- rejuvenates
- revitalizes
- redevelops
- freshens
- resuscitates
- repairs
- revivifies
- reconstitutes
- refurbishes
- reconditions
- remodels
- overhauls
- rehabilitates
- reclaims
- redesigns
- refreshens
- refills
- resupplies
- modernizes
- redoes
- reengineers
- rehabs
- updates
- remakes
- makes over
2
as in revives
to bring back to life, practice, or activity dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery Synonyms & Similar Words
- revives
- resurrects
- renews
- recharges
- rejuvenates
- revitalizes
- reanimates
- resuscitates
- rekindles
- revivifies
- restarts
- reactivates
- refreshes
- rewakens
- rewakes
- jump-starts
- kick-starts
- reinvents
- refreshens
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- kills
- suppresses
- extinguishes
- quenches
3
as in rehabilitates
to make better in behavior or character the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined Synonyms & Similar Words
- rehabilitates
- redeems
- reclaims
- improves
- restores
- reforms
- refines
- habilitates
- purifies
- cleanses
- reeducates
- amends
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- subverts
- corrupts
- lowers
- warps
- demoralizes
- demeans
- poisons
- prostitutes
- abases
- depraves
- profanes
- debauches
- perverts
- degrades
- cankers
regenerates
2 of 2noun
as in recruits
Synonyms & Similar Words
- recruits
- newcomers
- converts
- novices
- novitiates
- proselytes
- catechumens
- neophytes
- broad-based
- broad-bean weevil
- broad-billed sandpiper
- broad-breast
- Broad-Breasted Bronze
- Broad-Breasted White
- broad-brush
- broad-footed pouched mouse
- broad-gaged
- broad-gauge
- broad-gauged
- broad-headed snake
- broad-leafed
- broad-leaved
- broad-leaved apple
- broad-leaved asarabacca
- broad-leaved dock
- broad-leaved maple
- broad-leaved plantain
- broad-minded
- broad-mindedly
- broad-mindedness
- broad-spectrum
- broad-spoken
- broad-tailed hummingbird