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Regenerate vs Recovery - What's the difference?

regenerate | recovery |

As a verb regenerate

is to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

As an adjective regenerate

is spiritually reborn.

As a noun recovery is

the act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.

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.
    English intransitive verbs English transitive verbs ----

    recovery

    Alternative forms

    * recovre (obsolete)

    Noun

    (recoveries)
  • The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
  • A return to normal health.
  • A return to former status.
  • Renewed growth after a slump (economy).
  • Derived terms

    * recovery CD * recovery position