Definition

1. Verb:
   • To grow again or to continue growing after having been lost, damaged, or interrupted. It specifically refers to the biological process of an organism generating new tissue, limbs, or other parts to replace those that were removed or injured.

Usage

• The verb "regrow" is used to describe a natural biological process. It is typically used with a direct object (what is being regrown) or in the passive voice.
• It is most commonly applied to plants, animals, and certain biological tissues.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The lizard can regrow its tail if it is caught by a predator.
  • After the forest fire, the trees slowly began to regrow.
  • Scientists are studying how to help humans regrow damaged nerves.

Advanced Usage

• "to regrow itself": Used to emphasize that something is regenerating autonomously.
  • The coral reef has the remarkable ability to regrow itself over time if conditions are right.

Variants and Related Words

• Regrowth (n): The process or result of regrowing.
  • The regrowth of the meadow was evident by spring.
• Regenerative (adj): Relating to or having the power to regrow or reform.
  • Stem cells have regenerative properties.

Synonyms

• Regenerate: To regrow or be spiritually reborn. (Often used in both biological and metaphorical contexts.)
• Resprout: To grow new shoots, especially in plants.
• Rejuvenate: To make young or fresh again. (More general, not strictly biological.)

Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms directly built around the word "regrow".)

Verb

1. grow anew or continue growth after an injury or interruption
   • parts of the trunk of this tree can regrow
   • some invertebrates can regrow limbs or their tail after they lost it due to an injury