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Resurrect vs Regenerate - What's the difference?

resurrect | regenerate |

In transitive terms the difference between resurrect and regenerate

is that resurrect is to bring to view or attention while regenerate is to revitalize.

As an adjective regenerate is

spiritually reborn.

resurrect

Verb

(en verb)
  • To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
  • To re-use.
  • To bring to view or attention.
  • 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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