Regenerate - Definition
regenerate
adj 1: reformed spiritually or morally; "a regenerate sinner";
"regenerate by redemption from error or decay" [ant:
unregenerate, unregenerated]
v 1: reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new
or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of
twenty years"; "They renewed their membership" [syn:
regenerate, renew]
2: amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in
the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
3: bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of
life, conduct, and adopt a right one; "The Church reformed
me"; "reform your conduct" [syn: reform, reclaim,
regenerate, rectify]
4: return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at
the spa restored me" [syn: regenerate, restore,
rejuvenate]
5: replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new
tissue; "The snake regenerated its tail"
6: be formed or shaped anew
7: form or produce anew; "regenerate hatred"
8: undergo regeneration
9: restore strength; "This food revitalized the patient" [syn:
regenerate, revitalize]
