regenerate

v. t. 1. To generate or produce anew; to reproduce; to give new life, strength, or vigor to. [ 1913 Webster ]

Through all the soil a genial fferment spreads.
Regenerates the plauts, and new adorns the meads. Blackmore. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Theol.) To cause to be spiritually born anew; to cause to become a Christian; to convert from sin to holiness; to implant holy affections in the heart of. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Hence, to make a radical change for the better in the character or condition of; as, to regenerate society. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. regeneratus, p. p. of regenerare to regenerate; pref. re- re- + generare to beget. See Generate. ] 1. Reproduced. [ 1913 Webster ]

The earthly author of my blood,
Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate,
Doth with a twofold vigor lift me up. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Theol.) Born anew; become Christian; renovated in heart; changed from a natural to a spiritual state. [ 1913 Webster ]