regenerating

Describes something that is restoring, renewing, or bringing back to a better state, often used in biological, environmental, or spiritual contexts.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet etwas, das etwas wiederherstellt, erneuert oder in einen besseren Zustand zurückversetzt; häufig in biologischem, ökologischem oder geistigem Zusammenhang verwendet.

1. Generating anew B2 formal

   Describing something that is being created or produced again, often after damage or loss.

   • The regenerating cells quickly healed the wound.
   • The forest is a regenerating ecosystem after the fire.
   • Scientists studied the regenerating tissue in the lab.

   🇩🇪Regenerierend

   Synonyme: rebuildingrenewingreviving

   Antonyme: wasting

• more regenerating comparative form
• most regenerating superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of regrowing, renewing, or restoring something to a better or original state.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die Wiederherstellung, Erneuerung oder Rückführung von etwas in einen besseren oder ursprünglichen Zustand bezeichnet.

1. Renew or restore B2 formal

   To reestablish something on a new, usually improved, basis, or to make something like new again.

   • The city council plans to regenerate the old industrial district.
   • This treatment helps regenerate damaged skin cells.
   • The company aims to regenerate its brand image.

   🇩🇪Erneuern

   Synonyme: reestablishrejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

   Antonyme: degradedestroydeteriorateruinworsen

2. Electronic amplification C1 formal technical

   To amplify an electron current by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit.

   • The circuit is designed to regenerate the signal for clearer transmission.
   • Engineers used a feedback loop to regenerate the current.
   • This amplifier can regenerate weak radio waves.

   🇩🇪Regenerieren

3. Reform morally C1 formal

   To bring, lead, or force someone to abandon a wrong or evil course of life and adopt a right one.

   • The program aims to regenerate former criminals through education.
   • He found faith and regenerated his life completely.
   • The community center helps regenerate troubled youth.

   🇩🇪Moralisch erneuern

   Synonyme: convertreclaimredeemreformsave

   Antonyme: corruptdebasedeprave

4. Revive or energize B2 formal

   To return to life or to give new life or energy to something.

   • The rain regenerated the wilted plants in the garden.
   • A good night's sleep can regenerate your energy levels.
   • The new manager regenerated the team's spirit.

   🇩🇪Wiederbeleben

   Synonyme: reanimaterefreshreinvigoraterejuvenaterenewrestoreresuscitaterevitalizerevive

   Antonyme: drainenervateexhaustkillweaken

5. Biological regrowth B2 formal medical

   To replace tissue or a body part through the formation of new tissue.

   • Lizards can regenerate their tails after losing them.
   • The liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate itself.
   • Scientists are studying how to regenerate human heart tissue.

   🇩🇪Regenerieren

   Synonyme: redevelopreformregrowrenew

6. Form anew B2 formal

   To be formed or shaped anew, or to form or produce something again.

   • The forest began to regenerate after the wildfire.
   • New cells regenerate to replace the old ones.
   • The artist regenerated the sculpture with a fresh design.

   🇩🇪Neu bilden

   Synonyme: reconstituterecreatereformremakereproducereshape

7. Undergo renewal B2 formal

   To undergo the process of regeneration or restoration.

   • The ecosystem will regenerate over time if left undisturbed.
   • After the injury, the tissue began to regenerate slowly.
   • The city's economy is starting to regenerate after the recession.

   🇩🇪Sich regenerieren

   Synonyme: healrecoverregrowrejuvenaterenewrestorerevive

   Antonyme: decaydegeneratedeteriorate

8. Restore strength B2 formal

   To restore strength, vitality, or effectiveness to something.

   • A vacation can help regenerate your mental strength.
   • The therapy regenerated his physical abilities after the accident.
   • Proper nutrition helps regenerate the body's immune system.

   🇩🇪Kräfte wiederherstellen

   Synonyme: reinvigoraterejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

• regenerated past participle
• regenerated past simple
• regenerating present participle
• regenerates third person singular