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Definition of reestablish

reestablish

/ˌriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/
(UK: re-establish)
re · es · tab · lish
Past Simple:reestablished
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Past Participle:reestablished
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Present Participle:reestablishing
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reestablish Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To establish again; to restore something to its former state, position, or authority.

Example

"The two nations signed an agreement to reestablish diplomatic relations after a decade of silence."

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• Rhymes for reestablish

• Nearby Words

reentry
reenvision
reequip
reestablish
reestablishment
reestimate
reevaluate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix re- ('again') and establish, which comes via Old French establiss- from Latin stabilire ('to make firm or stable').

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