verb / adjective
regenerate
rih-JEN-uh-rayt/rɪˈdʒenəreɪt/
To grow or restore something anew.
The pruned herb plant regenerates new leaves as the gardener waters it.
Etymology
“Bring forth again” first expressed spiritual rebirth in English, then also the renewed growth of body parts. That image of producing something anew connects physical regrowth with restoration to a renewed condition.
In context
do they regenerate yes and this is another really cool thing about them i didn't have time to get to is the eyes do regenerate um you can cut off the eyes and they'll rebuild them
More examples
- Some salamanders can regenerate a lost limb.
- The project aims to regenerate the neglected neighborhood.
- The pastor describes a regenerate heart as spiritually reborn.
Forms
regenerate · regenerates · regenerated · regenerating
regeneration noun — The process of regrowth or renewal.
regenerative adjective — Able to promote regrowth or renewal.
Similar words
- regrow
- Specifically means growing back, rather than broader moral or social renewal.
- restore
- Emphasizes returning something to its former condition, not growing anew.
- renew
- Emphasizes making something fresh or effective again, without necessarily regrowing it.