reanimate

[ ree-an-uh-meyt ]

/ ˌriˈæn əˌmeɪt /

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verb (used with object), re·an·i·mat·ed, re·an·i·mat·ing.

to restore to life; resuscitate.

to give fresh vigor, spirit, or courage to.

to stimulate to renewed activity.

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Origin of reanimate

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + animate

OTHER WORDS FROM reanimate

re·an·i·ma·tion, noun

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How to use reanimate in a sentence

For some minutes he continued his efforts to re-animate Francis Eversleigh, but without avail.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn|Robert Machray
It was as if her whole soul had been poured forth in that one kiss, and there was none left to re-animate the frail form.
Tales of the Wonder Club|M. Y. Halidom (pseud. Dryasdust)
No renaissance of humanism, no witchcraft of poetry can re-animate them.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians|G. G. Findlay
The support seemed to re-animate the fainting maiden, her head drooping on his shoulder.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2)|John Roby

This naughty animal has just carried off a little pigeon that I was trying to re-animate by the corner of the fire.
Some Noble Sisters|Edmund Lee

British Dictionary definitions for reanimate

reanimate

/ (riːˈænɪmeɪt) /

verb (tr)

to refresh or enliven (something) againto reanimate their enervated lives

to bring back to life

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