regenerate

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1re·gen·er·ate

adj \-rət\

Definition of REGENERATE

1
: formed or created again
2
: spiritually reborn or converted
3
: restored to a better, higher, or more worthy state
— re·gen·er·ate·ly adverb
— re·gen·er·ate·ness noun

Origin of REGENERATE

Middle English regenerat, from Latin regeneratus, past participle of regenerare to regenerate, from re- + generare to beget — more at generate
First Known Use: 15th century

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