regenerate

[ri-jen-uh-reyt, ri-jen-er-it] / rɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt, rɪˈdʒɛn ər ɪt /

VERB

breathe new life into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

invigorate reconstruct recreate reestablish reinvigorate rejuvenate reproduce

STRONG

change exhilarate inspirit produce reanimate reawaken refresh renew renovate restore revive revivify uplift

WEAK

raise from the dead

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy kill ruin

STRONG

damage

Example Sentences

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“It’s going to keep regenerating every year, every decade after the fire,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also plans to regenerate the vacant Queen's Theatre into a 900-seat venue, cafe, museum and music studio called Kilmister Halls.

From BBC

The same step also regenerated the LDH, making it possible to use the material again.

From Science Daily

For decades, neuroscientists have taught that neurons do not regenerate once they are damaged or destroyed.

From Science Daily

"These shrubland ecosystems might not be able to regenerate if the fire is too frequent."

From Science Daily