regenerate (adj.)

  1. reformed spiritually or morally; a regenerate sinner; regenerate by redemption from error or decay'

    regenerate (v.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: renew ]

  2. amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit

  3. 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

    [ Syn: reform , reclaim , rectify ]

  4. return to life; get or give new life or energy; The week at the spa restored me

    [ Syn: restore , rejuvenate ]

  5. replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue; The snake regenerated its tail'

  6. be formed or shaped anew

  7. form or produce anew; regenerate hatred'

  8. undergo regeneration

  9. restore strength; This food revitalized the patient

    [ Syn: revitalize ]

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