to regenerate
- verb
- /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/
- Formal
- The rehabilitation program aims to regenerate former offenders by teaching them valuable life skills and promoting personal responsibility.
Examples
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God forgives and God regenerates repentant sinners.
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Thus, sinners were instructed to exhaust all human effort, repent immediately, and leave it to God to regenerate instantaneously.
Academic text (2003) -
When we were born again, our spirit was regenerated into perfect union with His Spirit, and His word was written on our hearts.
Blog text (5) -
America as a nation, as a spirit, as a place grew strong in my soul, regenerating my wounded heart.
Blog text (30) -
Christ Jesus is returning to collect His bride, the body of Christ, all His regenerate followers and disciples.
Blog text (2) -
Christ's renewal of humanity in the Spirit regenerates relationships with God, among fellow human beings, and within historical societies.
Academic text (2010) -
After years of living a reckless life, he decided to regenerate himself by engaging in community service and leading a more meaningful existence.
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Through counseling and support, they hope to regenerate those struggling with addiction and help them find a path to recovery.
Synonyms
Cause a person to stop bad behavior and behave better
To persuade someone to leave a harmful life and live better
Antonyms
How Reformed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Regenerate comes from re- 'again' and generate 'give life', and it was often used in religious language about being 'born again' or changed inside. So to regenerate a person is to help them leave a bad life and become better and more responsible.