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Definition of reactivate

reactivate

/riːˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/
re · ac · ti · vate
Adjective:reactivated
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Past Simple:reactivated
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Past Participle:reactivated
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Present Participle:reactivating
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reactivate Lexical Profile

reactivate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To restore something to a state of activity, operation, or effectiveness after a period of inactivity or suspension.

Example

"You can easily reactivate your library membership by updating your contact details at the front desk."

2

To become active again, or to cause a latent virus, gene, or chemical substance to resume biological or chemical activity.

Example

"Certain environmental stressors can cause a dormant virus to reactivate within the host's cells."

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• Rhymes for reactivate

• Nearby Words

reaction
reactional
reactionary
reactivate
reactivation
reactive
reactively

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reactivate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reactivate
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