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Reproduce vs Regenerate - What's the difference?

reproduce | regenerate |

As verbs the difference between reproduce and regenerate

is that reproduce is to produce an or copy of something while regenerate is to construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.

As an adjective regenerate is

spiritually reborn.

reproduce

English

Verb

(reproduc)
  • To produce an image or copy of something.
  • (biology) To generate offspring (sexually or asexually), or organisms.
  • Humans and other mammals reproduce with their genitals.
  • To produce again; to recreate.
  • To bring something to mind; to recall.
  • Synonyms

    * (printing) (l)

    See also

    * (generate offspring) procreate, proliferate, spawn

    Anagrams

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    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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