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Definition of reinstate

reinstate

/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
re · in · state
Adjective:reinstated
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Past Simple:reinstated
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Past Participle:reinstated
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Present Participle:reinstating
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reinstate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To restore (someone or something) to a former position, rank, privilege, or condition.

Example

"Following a thorough review of the case, the board voted unanimously to reinstate the suspended director."

2

To bring (a law, rule, policy, or practice) back into effect after it has been suspended or abolished.

Example

"The university decided to reinstate the standardized testing requirement for incoming applicants."

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• Rhymes for reinstate

• Nearby Words

reinspire
reinstall
reinstallation
reinstate
reinstatement
reinstitute
reinstitution

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed in English from the prefix 're-' (again) and the earlier verb 'instate', ultimately deriving from Latin 'status' (condition, position) from the verb 'stare' (to stand).

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