regenerate | Definition of regenerate

Synonyms and Antonyms of regenerate

1 to bring back to a former condition or vigor

the neighborhood was regenerated thanks to a government grant for restoring all the old buildings and creating studio spaces for artists

Synonyms of regenerate

freshen, recharge, recreate, refresh, refreshen, rejuvenate, renew, repair, restore, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify

Words Related to regenerate

make over, overhaul, reclaim, recondition, reconstitute, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refurbish, rehab, rehabilitate, remake, remodel, renovate

refill, replenish, resupply

modernize, update

2 to bring back to life, practice, or activity

dairy farming in the area was regenerated when new arrivals bought the old creamery

Synonyms of regenerate

reanimate, recharge, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify, rewake, rewaken

Words Related to regenerate

jump-start, kick-start

reactivate, restart

refresh, refreshen

Near Antonyms of regenerate

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

3 to make better in behavior or character

the ex-convict credits his newfound faith with regenerating him beyond anything that he could have imagined

Synonyms of regenerate

habilitate, reclaim, redeem, reform, rehabilitate

Words Related to regenerate

amend, improve, refine

cleanse, purify, restore

Near Antonyms of regenerate

abase, canker, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, lower, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, warp