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Degenerates vs Regenerates - What's the difference?

degenerates | regenerates |

As verbs the difference between degenerates and regenerates

is that degenerates is while regenerates is .

degenerates

English

Noun

(head)
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (degenerate)
  • regenerates

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (regenerate)

  • regenerate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * regen (abbreviation)

    Verb

    (regenerat)
  • To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
  • To revitalize.
  • (biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
  • To become reconstructed.
  • To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Spiritually reborn.
  • (obsolete) Reproduced.
  • * Shakespeare
  • The earthly author of my blood, / Whose youthful spirit, in me regenerate , / Doth with a twofold vigour lift me up.
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