regenerate

/ɹidʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

verb

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
“We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years”
amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
“The Church reformed me”
return to life; get or give new life or energy
“The week at the spa restored me”
replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue
“The snake regenerated its tail”
be formed or shaped anew
form or produce anew
“regenerate hatred”
undergo regeneration
restore strength
“This food revitalized the patient”

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