regenerate
Translation
to regrow, to renew, to revitalize
Examples
The lizard can regenerate its tail.
The lizard can regenerate its tail.
We need to regenerate the city centre.
We need to regenerate the city center.
The forest will regenerate over time.
The forest will regenerate over time.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to regenerate (sth.) The city will regenerate the old docks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: renew, restore, revitalize; Antonyms: degenerate, decay
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'generate' (to create). Literally 'to create again'.
Memory Tips
Think of a character in a video game regenerating their health bar.