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regenerating

regenerating is the present participle and gerund of regenerate.

Meaning of regenerate

Verb

regenerate (third-person singular simple present regenerates, present participle regenerating, simple past and past participle regenerated)

  1. (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
    Synonyms:
    re-create
  2. (transitive) To revitalize.
    Synonyms:
    rejuvenate
  3. (transitive) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
  4. (intransitive) To become reconstructed.
  5. (intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
  6. (intransitive) Of a water softener: to flush out the minerals extracted from the water supply.

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Questions about regenerating

What is regenerating the present participle and gerund of?
Regenerating is the present participle and gerund of regenerate.

Words near regenerating in the dictionary

  1. regenerate
  2. regenerated
  3. regenerately
  4. regenerateness
  5. regenerates
  6. regenerating
  7. regeneration
  8. regenerational
  9. regenerationism
  10. regenerationist
  11. regenerationists

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