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regenerate

re·gen·er·ate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb ri-jen-uh-reyt; adjective ri-jen-er-it]
    • /verb rɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt; adjective rɪˈdʒɛn ər ɪt/
    • /rɪˈdʒen.ər.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb ri-jen-uh-reyt; adjective ri-jen-er-it]
    • /verb rɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt; adjective rɪˈdʒɛn ər ɪt/

Definitions of regenerate word

  • verb with object regenerate to effect a complete moral reform in. 1
  • verb with object regenerate to re-create, reconstitute, or make over, especially in a better form or condition. 1
  • verb with object regenerate to revive or produce anew; bring into existence again. 1
  • verb with object regenerate Biology. to renew or restore (a lost, removed, or injured part). 1
  • verb with object regenerate Physics. to restore (a substance) to a favorable state or physical condition. 1
  • verb with object regenerate Electronics. to magnify the amplification of, by relaying part of the output circuit power into the input circuit. 1

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Origin of regenerate

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin regenerātus, past participle of regenerāre to bring forth again, equivalent to re- re- + generātus; see generate

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Parts of speech for Regenerate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

regenerate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

regenerate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for regenerate

verb regenerate

  • baptize — When someone is baptized, water is put on their heads or they are covered with water as a sign that their sins have been forgiven and that they have become a member of the Christian Church. Compare christen.
  • besprinkle — to sprinkle all over with liquid, powder, etc
  • change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
  • clean up — If you clean up a mess or clean up a place where there is a mess, you make things tidy and free of dirt again.

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