reanimate

[ree-an-uh-meyt]

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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.

Origin of reanimate

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + animate

Related formsre·an·i·ma·tion, noun

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Related Words for re-animate

enroll, engage, raise, enlist, draft, mobilize, improve, select, rejuvenate, reinvigorate, revive, replenish, exhilarate, stimulate, cool, invigorate, recreate, reproduce, reconstruct, reestablish

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Historical Examples of re-animate

No renaissance of humanism, no witchcraft of poetry can re-animate them.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians
G. G. Findlay
In pronouncing these words they seem to invoke history and to re-animate the dead.
Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2)
Mme de Stael
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
The support seemed to re-animate the fainting maiden, her head drooping on his shoulder.
Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 (of 2)
John Roby
For some minutes he continued his efforts to re-animate Francis Eversleigh, but without avail.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Robert Machray

British Dictionary definitions for re-animate

reanimate

verb (tr)

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

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Word Origin and History for re-animate

also reanimate, 1610s, in spiritual and physical sense, from re- "back, again" + animate (v.) "to endow with life." Related: Reanimated; reanimating.