definition of
regenerate

[1] #1 regenerate v. [renew] reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"; "They renewed their membership". wn

[2] #2 regenerate v. amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit. wn

[3] #3 regenerate v. [reform, reclaim, rectify] bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one; "The Church reformed me"; "reform your conduct". wn

[4] #4 regenerate v. [restore, rejuvenate] return to life; get or give new life or energy; "The week at the spa restored me". wn

[5] #5 regenerate v. replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue; "The snake regenerated its tail". wn