regenerate

CEFRC1

/ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To grow again or restore something that was damaged.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To replace lost or damaged tissue.

Examples

  • Heathers can regenerate well if they're lightly trimmed.

  • If intelligent design is true, why can't we regenerate our teeth?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To revitalize.

  2. To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

  3. To become reconstructed.

More examples

In context

  • The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate, / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.

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Origin

verb

From Latin regenerātus, perfect passive participle of regenerō, from re- + generō, from genus, generis (“descent, origin, birth”); -ō, equivalent to re- + generate.