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Transform vs Regenerate - What's the difference?

transform | regenerate |

In transitive terms the difference between transform and regenerate

is that transform is to change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert while regenerate is to revitalize.

In intransitive terms the difference between transform and regenerate

is that transform is to undergo a transformation while regenerate is to undergo a spiritual rebirth.

As a noun transform

is the result of a transformation.

As an adjective regenerate is

spiritually reborn.

transform

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To change greatly the appearance or form of.
  • The alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.
  • * Shakespeare
  • Love may transform me to an oyster.
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  • To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
  • * Bible, Romans xii. 2
  • Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
  • (mathematics) To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
  • (electricity) To subject to the action of a transformer.
  • (genetics) To subject (a cell) to transformation.
  • To undergo a transformation.
  • Synonyms

    * (change greatly the appearance or form of) alter, change, convert, make over, transmogrify * (sense) alter, change * (undergo a transformation) alter, change

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) the result of a transformation
  • Derived terms

    * Fourier transform

    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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