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1. (v.t.) regenerate
to effect a complete moral reform in.
2. regenerate
to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, esp. in a better form.
3. regenerate
to revive or produce anew; bring into existence again.
4. regenerate
to restore or revive (a lost or injured body part) by the growth of new tissue.
5. regenerate
to make (a substance) usable again, as by restoring it to its original chemical composition.
6. regenerate
to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit.
7. regenerate
to cause to be born again spiritually.
8. (v.i.) regenerate
to come into existence or be formed again.
9. regenerate
to reform; become regenerate.
10. regenerate
to produce a regenerative effect.
11. regenerate
to undergo regeneration.
12. (adj.) regenerate
reconstituted or made over in a better form.
13. regenerate
reformed.
14. regenerate
born again spiritually.
Etymology: (1425–75; (adj.) < L regenerātus, ptp. of regenerāre to bring forth again =re-re - +generāre; see generate)
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| Definition of 'regenerate' |
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1. (verb) regenerate
reformed spiritually or morally
"a regenerate sinner"; "regenerate by redemption from error or decay"
2. (verb) regenerate, renew
reestablish 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"
3. (verb) regenerate
amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
4. (verb) reform, reclaim, regenerate, rectify
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"
5. (verb) regenerate, restore, rejuvenate
return to life; get or give new life or energy
"The week at the spa restored me"
6. (verb) regenerate
replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue
"The snake regenerated its tail"
7. (verb) regenerate
be formed or shaped anew
8. (verb) regenerate
form or produce anew
"regenerate hatred"
9. (verb) regenerate
undergo regeneration
10. (verb) regenerate, revitalize
restore strength
"This food revitalized the patient"
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1. (adj) regenerate
reproduced
2. (adj) regenerate
born anew; become Christian; renovated in heart; changed from a natural to a spiritual state
3. (verb) regenerate
to generate or produce anew; to reproduce; to give new life, strength, or vigor to
4. (verb) regenerate
to cause to be spiritually born anew; to cause to become a Christian; to convert from sin to holiness; to implant holy affections in the heart of
5. (verb) regenerate
hence, to make a radical change for the better in the character or condition of; as, to regenerate society
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