revirginate
revirginate · revirginates · revirginated · revirginating
To become a virgin againTo become a virgin again.
Meaning
5 senses(transitive)To become a virgin again.
(intransitive)To restore to virginity; to make into a virgin again.
(broadly)To restore to an inexperienced state.
To restore to a pristine state; to rejuvenate.
To make a fresh start.
Origin
From re- + virgin + -ate (verb-forming suffix).From re- + virgin + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
revirginates, revirginating, revirginated, revirginated| Base form | revirginate · to revirginate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | revirginates |
| Present participle | revirginating |
| Past simple | revirginated |
| Past participle | revirginated |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedrevirgination
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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