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reanimate

[riːˈænɪmeɪt]

reanimate Definition

  • 1to bring back to life; revive
  • 2to give new energy or strength to something

Using reanimate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reanimate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The scientist was able to reanimate the dead cells.

  • Example

    The team hoped to reanimate the failing project with new ideas.

  • Example

    The CPR procedure is used to reanimate a person who has stopped breathing.

  • Example

    The artist's goal was to reanimate the old painting with fresh colors.

reanimate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for reanimate

Phrases with reanimate

  • to bring a dead body back to life, often in a fictional or supernatural context

    Example

    In the horror movie, the mad scientist was able to reanimate a corpse and create a monster.

  • to revive or renew a romantic relationship that has lost its spark

    Example

    After years of marriage, they decided to take a vacation together to reanimate their relationship.

  • to bring back an old or forgotten idea and make it relevant again

    Example

    The author's goal was to reanimate the ancient myth and make it accessible to modern readers.

Origins of reanimate

from Latin 're-' meaning 'again' + 'animare' meaning 'to give life'

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Summary: reanimate in Brief

The verb 'reanimate' [riːˈænɪmeɪt] means to bring back to life or revive, as in 'The scientist was able to reanimate the dead cells.' It can also mean to give new energy or strength to something, as in 'The team hoped to reanimate the failing project with new ideas.' The phrase 'reanimate a corpse' refers to bringing a dead body back to life, while 'reanimate a relationship' means to revive a romantic relationship that has lost its spark. 'Reanimate an idea' means to bring back an old or forgotten idea and make it relevant again.