Adjective: regenerating ri'je-nu,rey-tingVerb: regenerate ri'je-nu,reyt
- Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
"We regenerated our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years";
- renew
- Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
"The engineer regenerated the signal to boost its strength"
- Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
"The program helped regenerate former criminals into productive citizens";
- reform, reclaim
- Get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
"The lizard can regenerate its tail";
- restore, rejuvenate
- Replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue
"The snake regenerated its tail"
- Be formed or shaped anew
"The lizard's tail will regenerate if it's lost"
- Form or produce anew
"regenerate hatred"
- Undergo regeneration
"Some lizards can regenerate their tails if they lose them"
- Restore strength
"Exercise helped regenerate his muscles";
- revitalize, revitalise [Brit]
Type of: alter, ameliorate, amend, better, change, create, form, improve, increase, make, meliorate, mend, modify, recreate, re-create, spring, take form, take shape
Encyclopedia: Regenerating
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