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   Re·gen·er·ate

   verb

   • 1. (of a living organism) regrow (new tissue) to replace lost or injured tissue: "a crab in the process of regenerating a claw"
   • ▪ (of an organ or tissue) regrow: "once destroyed, brain cells do not regenerate"
   • ▪ bring into renewed existence; generate again: "the issue was regenerated last month"
   • ▪ bring new and more vigorous life to (an area or institution), especially in economic terms; revive: "regenerating the inner cities"
   • ▪ (especially in Christian use) give a new and higher spiritual nature to.
   • ▪ precipitate (a natural polymer such as cellulose) in a different form following chemical processing, especially in the form of fibers: "methods were developed to regenerate the cellulose for use as fibers"

   adjective

   • 1. reformed or reborn, especially in a spiritual or moral sense: "he was not truly regenerate"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as an adjective): from Latin regeneratus ‘created again’, past participle of regenerare, from re- ‘again’ + generare ‘create’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.

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   • 1. regenerator noun

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   1. Spiritually or morally reformed. 2. Formed by regeneration: regenerate tissue. [Latin regenerāre, regenerāt-, to reproduce : re-, re- + generāre, to beget; see generate .] re·gen′er·a·ble (-ər-ə-bəl) adj. re·gen′er·ate·ly adv. re·gen′er·a′tor n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   to develop and improve something, especially by making it as good or successful as it was before: They are involved in a series of commercial and housing developments to regenerate the area. The casino is intended to create jobs and regenerate the local economy. regeneration. noun [ U ] uk / rɪˌdʒen ə rˈeɪʃ ə n /.

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   Definitions of regenerate (/rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/) verb. reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new. synonyms: renew. see more. verb. form or produce anew. “ regenerate hatred” see more. verb. be formed or shaped anew. see more. verb. undergo regeneration. see more. verb. return to life; get or give new life or energy.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionregenerate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [intransitive, transitive] (biology) to grow again; to make something grow again. Once destroyed, brain cells do not regenerate. regenerate something/itself If the woodland is left alone, it will regenerate itself in a few years. Word Origin.

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   Definitions of 'regenerate' 1. To regenerate something means to develop and improve it to make it more active, successful, or important, especially after a period when it has been getting worse. [...] 2. If organs or tissues regenerate or if something regenerates them, they heal and grow again after they have been damaged. [...] More.

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   3 days ago · To regenerate something means to develop and improve it to make it more active, successful, or important, especially after a period when it has been getting worse . The government will continue to try to regenerate inner city areas. [VERB noun] Synonyms: renew, restore, revive, renovate More Synonyms of regenerate.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishregenerate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   regenerate. verb. /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ Verb Forms. [transitive] regenerate something to make an area, institution, etc. develop and grow strong again The money will be used to regenerate the commercial heart of the town. Want to learn more?