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REGENERATE

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Regenerate.

Regenerate - as an adjective

Reformed spiritually or morally

Example: "A regenerate sinner"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unregenerate13

Regenerate - as a verb

Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

Example: "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
renew8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit

Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

Example: "The church reformed me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reclaim11rectify15reform11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

Example: "The week at the spa restored me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rejuvenate20restore7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
regenerate11renew8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue

Example: "The snake regenerated its tail"

Be formed or shaped anew

Form or produce anew

Example: "Regenerate hatred"

Undergo regeneration

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Restore strength

Example: "This food revitalized the patient"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revitalize22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"After a forest fire, new plants will regenerate in the burnt areas."
"The doctor told me that my liver has the ability to regenerate itself."
"It takes about four weeks for a lizard's tail to regenerate if it gets detached."
"I hope the therapy will help regenerate the damaged tissues in my knee."
"Scientists are studying how to use stem cells to regenerate damaged organs."
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Word Game Points

Is REGENERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, regenerate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REGENERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REGENERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, regenerate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REGENERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is REGENERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, regenerate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REGENERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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