regenerate

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin regenerātus, perfect participle of regenerō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹiːˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/

Verb

regenerate (third-person singular simple present regenerates, present participle regenerating, simple past and past participle regenerated)

  1. (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
  2. (transitive) To revitalize.
  3. (transitive, biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
  4. (intransitive) To become reconstructed.
  5. (intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth.

Translations

Adjective

regenerate (not comparable)

  1. Spiritually reborn.
  2. (obsolete) Reproduced.
    • Shakespeare
      The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate, / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.

Latin

Verb

regenerāte

  1. second-person plural present active imperative of regenerō
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