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regenerate vs modernize

modernize vs regenerate

regenerate is an adjective but modernize is not an adjective.

regenerate and modernize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
regenerate No Yes Yes No
modernize No No Yes No
As verbs, modernize is a hyponym of regenerate; that is, modernize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than regenerate:
  • regenerate: reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
  • modernize: make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
regenerate (adjective) modernize (adjective)
reformed spiritually or morally
regenerate (verb) modernize (verb)
restore strength make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
undergo regeneration become technologically advanced
form or produce anew
get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue
be formed or shaped anew
bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
amplify (an electron current) by causing part of the power in the output circuit to act upon the input circuit
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
Difference between regenerate and modernize

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