DEGENERATE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word degenerate. (opposite meanings)

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	advance				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price
	develop				verbv
	verb • make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation • work out • gain through experience • come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) • come into existence; take on form or shape • change the use of and make available or usable • elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses • create by training and teaching • be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest • grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment • become technologically advanced • cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development • generate gradually • grow emotionally or mature • make visible by means of chemical solutions • superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry • move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions • move into a strategically more advantageous position • elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme • happen • expand in the form of a series
	elevate				verbv
	verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition
	flourish				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a showy gesture • an ornamental embellishment in writing • a display of ornamental speech or language • the act of waving • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments verb • grow vigorously • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance • move or swing back and forth
	improve				verbv
	verb • to make better • get better
	mend				verbv
	noun • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • the act of putting something in working order again verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • heal or recover
	progress				verb, nounv, n
	noun • gradual improvement or growth or development • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • a movement forward verb • develop in a positive way • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • form or accumulate steadily
	recover				verbv
	verb • cover anew • get or find back; recover the use of • get over an illness or shock • regain a former condition after a financial loss • regain or make up for • reuse (materials from waste products)
	repair				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of putting something in working order again • a formal way of referring to the condition of something • a frequently visited place verb • restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken • make amends for; pay compensation for • move, travel, or proceed toward some place • set straight or right • give new life or energy to
	revive				verbv
	verb • cause to regain consciousness • give new life or energy to • be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength • restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state • return to consciousness