Regenerate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/

Definitions of regenerate

verb to bring into existence again; to renew or revive

Example Sentences

A1 Plants can regenerate after being cut down.

A2 Some animals have the ability to regenerate lost limbs.

B1 Certain tissues in the human body have the ability to regenerate.

B2 Scientists are studying ways to regenerate damaged nerves.

C1 Stem cell therapy shows promise in regenerating damaged organs.

C2 The forest ecosystem has the capacity to regenerate after a natural disaster.

Examples of regenerate in a Sentence

formal The company plans to regenerate the urban area by investing in infrastructure development.

informal We need to regenerate this old computer if we want it to work properly again.

slang I'm going to try to regenerate my energy levels by taking a power nap.

figurative After a long day at work, I like to regenerate my mind by reading a good book.

Grammatical Forms of regenerate

• past tense: regenerated
• plural: regenerates
• comparative: more regenerate
• superlative: most regenerate
• present tense: regenerates
• future tense: will regenerate
• perfect tense: has regenerated
• continuous tense: is regenerating
• singular: regenerate
• positive degree: regenerate
• infinitive: to regenerate
• gerund: regenerating
• participle: regenerated

Origin and Evolution of regenerate

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'regenerate' originated from the Latin word 'regeneratus', which is derived from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'generare' (to produce).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a biological context to mean the process of renewal or restoration, 'regenerate' has evolved to also refer to spiritual or moral renewal, as well as to describe the act of creating something new or improved.