regenerate
verb · adjective
Simple meaning
To construct or create anew.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
reejehneraytSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹiˈdʒɛnɚeɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
To replace lost or damaged tissue.
To revitalize.
To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
To become reconstructed.
adjective
Spiritually reborn.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
Used this way, regenerate is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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That are generating anew.
More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin
Synonyms
Sense: spiritually reborn
Antonyms
Sense: spiritually reborn
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