regraft

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /rɪˈɡræft/

KK: /rɪˈgræft/

transitive verb

Definition

To attach a piece of living tissue to a part of the body again after it has been removed or damaged.

Example

The surgeon had to regraft the skin after the injury.

Tense Forms

Past: regrafted

Past Participle: regrafted

Conversation

Hey, did you hear about the tree that got damaged in the storm?

Yeah, I heard they might need to regraft some branches to save it.

That's such a shame; I hope it works out.

Me too! It would be nice to see it healthy again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

graft

attach

join

Antonyms

detach

remove

sever

Root Explanation

Regraft → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "graft" (from Old English "graefan", meaning to attach or join). The word "regraft" means to attach or join something again, typically in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'grafting' something again ('re-') — that's why regraft means to attach or join something again.

Visually Confused Words

reingraft

redraft

engraft