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Word: Regenerate
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as an adjective): from Latin regeneratus ‘created again’, past participle of regenerare, from re- ‘again’ + generare ‘create’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century
rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt
ˌriːˈdʒɛnəreɪt
(of a living organism) grow (new tissue) after loss or damage
Short Definition:(of living organism) grow new tissue after loss or damage
Examples:- the lizard has to find the wherewithal to regenerate its tail
bring new and more vigorous life to (an area, industry, institution, etc.); revive, especially in economic terms
Short Definition:bring new and more vigorous life
Examples:- the money will be used to regenerate the heart of the town
precipitate (a natural polymer, especially cellulose or a protein) as fibres following chemical processing
Short Definition:precipitate as fibres following chemical processing
Examples:- methods were developed to regenerate the cellulose for use as fibres
Word: Regenerate
Speech Type: Adjective
rɪˈdʒɛn(ə)rət
reformed or reborn, especially in a spiritual or moral sense
Short Definition:reformed or reborn
Examples:- he was not truly regenerate
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