regenerate meaning and definition

REGENERATE verb

Definition of regenerate (verb)

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"
   • synonyms: 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"
   • synonyms: reclaim, rectify, reform
4. return to life; get or give new life or energy
   • "The week at the spa restored me"
   • synonyms: rejuvenate, restore
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"
   • synonyms: revitalize

REGENERATE adjective

Definition of regenerate (adjective)

1. reformed spiritually or morally
   • "a regenerate sinner"; "regenerate by redemption from error or decay"
   • antonym: unregenerate