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Rejuvenate vs Regenerate - What's the difference?

rejuvenate | regenerate |

As verbs the difference between rejuvenate and regenerate

is that rejuvenate is to render young again while regenerate is to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

As an adjective regenerate is

spiritually reborn.

rejuvenate

English

Verb

(rejuvenat)
  • To render young again.
  • See also

    * age * aging * senescence

    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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