re·gen·er·ate (r -j n  -r t )v. re·gen·er·at·ed, re·gen·er·at·ing, re·gen·er·ates v.tr. 1. To reform spiritually or morally. 2. To form, construct, or create anew, especially in an improved state. 3. To give new life or energy to; revitalize. 4. Biology To replace (a lost or damaged organ or part) by formation of new tissue. v.intr. 1. To become formed or constructed again. 2. To undergo spiritual conversion or rebirth; reform. 3. To effect regeneration. n. (- r-t)1. One who is spiritually reborn. 2. Biology A regenerated organ or part. adj. (- r-t)1. Spiritually or morally reformed. 2. Formed or created anew. 3. Restored to a better state; refreshed or renewed. [Latin regener re, regenert-, to reproduce : re-, re- + generre, to beget; see generate.]re·gen er·a·ble (-r--bl) adj.re·gen er·ate·ly adv.re·gen er·ator n. |
regenerate
vb [rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt]
1. to undergo or cause to undergo moral, spiritual, or physical renewal or invigoration
2. to form or be formed again; come or bring into existence once again
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) to replace (lost or damaged tissues or organs) by new growth, or to cause (such tissues) to be replaced
4. (Chemistry) Chem to restore or be restored to an original physical or chemical state
5. (Electronics) (tr) Electronics (in a digital system) to reshape (distorted incoming pulses) for onward transmission
adj [rɪˈdʒɛnərɪt]
morally, spiritually, or physically renewed or reborn; restored or refreshed
regenerable adj
regeneracy n
regenerative adj
regeneratively adv
regenerator n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | regenerate - 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" replace - substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected); "He replaced the old razor blade"; "We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago"; "the insurance will replace the lost income"; "This antique vase can never be replaced" freshen up, refurbish, renovate - make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" revamp - to patch up or renovate; repair or restore; "They revamped their old house before selling it" renovate, restitute - restore to a previous or better condition; "They renovated the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel" revitalise, revitalize - give new life or vigor to restore, regenerate, rejuvenate - return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me" modernize, overhaul, modernise - make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system" re-create - create anew; "Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale" restore, reconstruct - return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition" |
| 2. | regenerate - amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit increase - make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted" | |
| 3. | regenerate - 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" alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" see the light, straighten out, reform - change for the better; "The lazy student promised to reform"; "the habitual cheater finally saw the light" | |
| 4. | regenerate - return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me" reincarnate, renew - cause to appear in a new form; "the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market" resurrect, revive - restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state; "He revived this style of opera"; "He resurrected the tango in this remote part of Argentina" 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" | |
| 5. | regenerate - replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue; "The snake regenerated its tail" re-create - create anew; "Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale" | |
| 6. | regenerate - be formed or shaped anew take form, take shape, spring, form - develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape" | |
| 7. | regenerate - form or produce anew; "regenerate hatred" | |
| 8. | regenerate - undergo regeneration rejuvenate - become young again; "The old man rejuvenated when he became a grandfather" change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" | |
| 9. | regenerate - restore strength; "This food revitalized the patient" ameliorate, improve, meliorate, amend, better - to make better; "The editor improved the manuscript with his changes" rejuvenate - make younger or more youthful; "The contact with his grandchildren rejuvenated him" | |
| Adj. | 1. | regenerate - reformed spiritually or morally; "a regenerate sinner"; "regenerate by redemption from error or decay" saved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul" unregenerated, unregenerate - not reformed morally or spiritually; "unregenerate human nature"; "unregenerate conservatism" |
regenerate
verb renew, restore, revive, renovate, change, reproduce, uplift, reconstruct, re-establish, rejuvenate, kick-start (informal), breathe new life into, invigorate, reinvigorate, reawaken, revivify, give a shot in the arm, inspirit The government will continue to regenerate inner city areas.
decline, degenerate, stagnate, stultify, become moribund
decline, degenerate, stagnate, stultify, become moribund
Translations
regenerate
vt
(= renew, re-create) → erneuern; to be regenerated → sich erneuern, sich neu bilden, sich regenerieren; (fig: person: by holiday etc) → sich erholen; (esp Rel) → erneuert werden
(Elec) → rückkoppeln
vi (esp Sci) → sich regenerieren
adj → regeneriert
regenerate [rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt] (frm)
regenerate [rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt] (frm)
1. vt (Bio) (fig) (society) → rigenerare; (feelings, enthusiasm) → far rinascere
2. vi (see vt) → rigenerarsi; (XXX) → rinascere
regenerate [rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt] (frm)
1. vt (Bio) (fig) (society) → rigenerare; (feelings, enthusiasm) → far rinascere
2. vi (see vt) → rigenerarsi; (XXX) → rinascere
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