reanimate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /riːˈænɪmeɪt/

Definition

To bring back to life, consciousness, or a state of activity; to restore vigor or spirit to something.

Examples

• The doctors tried to reanimate the patient after their heart stopped.

• The old theater group decided to reanimate a classic play for their next performance.

• A strong cup of coffee can often reanimate a tired mind in the morning.

How to Use reanimate

reanimate something (collocation)

To bring something back to life or activity. — "The team worked tirelessly to reanimate the failing project."

reanimate a corpse (collocation)

To bring a dead body back to life (often in fiction). — "In the horror film, a mad scientist attempts to reanimate a corpse."

Synonyms of reanimate

Words with a similar meaning to reanimate:

• revive
• resuscitate
• restore
• invigorate
• galvanize

Antonyms of reanimate

Words with the opposite meaning to reanimate:

• kill
• deaden
• destroy

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