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Definition of reanimate

reanimate

/riːˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
re · an · i · mate
Adjective:reanimated
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Past Simple:reanimated
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Past Participle:reanimated
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Present Participle:reanimating
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reanimate Lexical Profile

reanimate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To restore to life or consciousness; to revive from death or apparent death.

Example

"In Mary Shelley's classic novel, the ambitious scientist attempts to reanimate lifeless tissue using electricity."

2

To give fresh vigor, spirit, or enthusiasm to someone or something.

Example

"The mayor's bold infrastructure proposal helped reanimate the city's struggling downtown economy."

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• Rhymes for reanimate

• Nearby Words

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reannex
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix re- ('again') and animate, ultimately deriving from the Latin verb animare ('to give breath or life to'), from anima ('breath, soul, or vital spirit').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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