(of a living organism) grow (new tissue) after loss or damage

the lizard has to find the wherewithal to regenerate its tail

bring new and more vigorous life to (an area, industry, institution, etc.); revive, especially in economic terms

the money will be used to regenerate the heart of the town

precipitate (a natural polymer, especially cellulose or a protein) as fibres following chemical processing

methods were developed to regenerate the cellulose for use as fibres

reformed or reborn, especially in a spiritual or moral sense

he was not truly regenerate