regenerate

verb
UK: /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/
US: /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/

  1. To grow again or be recreated; to produce new tissue or growth in a living thing.

    1. The lizard can regenerate its tail if it loses it.
    2. The forest will regenerate naturally if we leave it undisturbed for many years.

  2. To create something new again, often in an improved form, from something that has been damaged or declined.

    1. We need to regenerate the city center.
    2. The government has a plan to regenerate the local economy after the factory closures.

Synonyms

recreate restore redevelop renew revive
regenerate adjective

  1. Having been created or formed again.

    1. regenerate cells
    2. The city has a regenerate economy thanks to new businesses and investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regenerate" in English means: To grow again or be recreated; to produce new tissue or growth in a living thing., To create something new again, often in an improved form, from something that has been damaged or declined..

The phonetic transcription of "regenerate" is /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/ in British English and /rɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regenerate": recreate, restore, redevelop, renew, revive.

Example usage of "regenerate": "The lizard can regenerate its tail if it loses it.". More examples on the page.