regenerating (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/
Definition
To grow again, or to cause to grow again, especially after being lost, damaged, or destroyed; to bring new life or vigor to something.
Examples
Some animals have an amazing ability to regenerate lost body parts, like a starfish growing a new arm.
The city council launched a project to regenerate the neglected downtown area, hoping to attract new businesses.
After a long winter, the plants began to regenerate with fresh green shoots in the spring sunshine.
How to Use regenerating
- regenerate itself (collocation)
- To renew or restore without external help. — "The forest fire was devastating, but the ecosystem will eventually regenerate itself."
- regenerate from (prepositional phrase)
- To grow back or be restored starting from a specific part or source. — "A new plant can regenerate from a single cutting."
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