REANIMATE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reanimate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈa-nə-ˌmāt

Definition of reanimate

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood

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Recent Examples of reanimate At the same time, authoritarian regimes across the region, including Iran, are enabled by and thrive on anti-imperial sentiments reanimated by America’s direct and indirect military power. — Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 Curious Black patrons jumped into the mosh pit, feeling welcome enough to try it, while old heads were reanimated by genre nostalgia. — Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 In both, the Bride is reanimated after the Monster, and attempts are made to integrate her into proper society. — Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026 Toy Story is literally a child’s fantasy come to life, imagining a world where toys have lives of their own and reanimate whenever the kids leave the room. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reanimate

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Krusty’s attempt to revive his declining show during a Halloween special goes horribly wrong when the Devil arrives to collect on Bart’s deal to eliminate the competition.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
The sighting of the faceless ghost revived the history of the unsolved murder all over again.

— Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of revive

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Dodge resurrected the Dart name for 2013 as a compact sedan meant to rival stalwarts like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Munyon's Paw-Paw, an alcoholic beverage dating to the early 1900s, has been resurrected by two longtime spirits industry veterans who stumbled upon its unusual history during a family outing.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of resurrect

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The deal unraveled quickly, however, as both sides renewed attacks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
When Iran resumed its nuclear enrichment program and with diplomatic efforts at a dead end, Netanyahu seized the opportunity to renew Israel’s shadow war with Tehran.

— Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026

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