regenerate

1. Reformed spiritually or morally (synset 301963786)
   "a regenerate sinner"; "regenerate by redemption from error or decay"
   also: saved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
   similar to:

   • born-again, reborn - spiritually reborn or converted
   • reformed - caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one

1. Reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new (synset 201634614)
   "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"; "They renewed their membership"
   is a type of: re-create - create anew
   subtypes:

   • replace - substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
   • freshen up, refurbish, renovate - make brighter and prettier
   • revamp - to patch up or renovate; repair or restore
   • remold, remould, retread - give new treads to (a tire)
   • renovate, restitute - restore to a previous or better condition
   • freshen, refresh - make (to feel) fresh
   • revitalise, revitalize - give new life or vigor to
   • regenerate, rejuvenate, restore - return to life; get or give new life or energy
   • modernise, modernize, overhaul - make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
   • reconstruct, restore - return to its original or usable and functioning condition
   same as: renew
2. Amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit (synset 200385860)
   is a type of: increase - make bigger or more
3. Bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one (synset 200385291)
   "The Church reformed me"; "reform your conduct"
   is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   subtypes: moralise, moralize - improve the morals of
   same as: reclaim, rectify, reform
   verb group: reform, see the light, straighten out - change for the better
4. Return to life;
   Get or give new life or energy (synset 200168396)
   "The week at the spa restored me"
   is a type of: regenerate, renew - reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
   subtypes:

   • reincarnate, renew - cause to appear in a new form
   • resurrect, revive - restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
   same as: rejuvenate, restore
5. Replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue (synset 200168201)
   "The snake regenerated its tail"
   is a type of: re-create - create anew
6. Be formed or shaped anew (synset 200167632)
   is a type of: form, spring, take form, take shape - develop into a distinctive entity
7. Form or produce anew (synset 200167343)
   "regenerate hatred"
   is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
8. Undergo regeneration (synset 200097695)
   is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
   subtypes: rejuvenate - become young again
9. Restore strength (synset 200097375)
   "This food revitalized the patient"
   is a type of: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate - to make better
   subtypes: rejuvenate - make younger or more youthful
   same as: revitalize

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