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revive vs regenerate

regenerate vs revive

revive is not an adjective while regenerate is an adjective.

revive and regenerate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revive No No Yes No
regenerate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, regenerate is a hypernym of revive; that is, regenerate is a word with a broader meaning than revive:
  • revive: restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
  • regenerate: get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
Other hypernyms of revive include rejuvenate, restore.
revive (adjective) regenerate (adjective)
reformed spiritually or morally
revive (verb) regenerate (verb)
give new life or energy to restore strength
cause to regain consciousness undergo regeneration
return to consciousness form or produce anew
be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate
restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state 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 revive and regenerate

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