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Regenerate vs Reincarnate - What's the difference?

regenerate | reincarnate |

As verbs the difference between regenerate and reincarnate

is that regenerate is to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner while reincarnate is to be reborn especially in a different body or as a different species.

As an adjective regenerate

is spiritually reborn.

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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    reincarnate

    English

    Verb

    (reincarnat)
  • to be reborn especially in a different body or as a different species
  • Derived terms

    * to be reincarnated