Synonyms

reinstate

American

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

reinstated, reinstating

to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state.

to reinstate the ousted chairman.

reinstate British

/ ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt /

verb

(tr) to restore to a former rank or condition

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Other Word Forms

reinstatement noun
reinstation noun
reinstator noun
unreinstated adjective

Etymology

Origin of reinstate

First recorded in 1620–30; re- + instate

Example Sentences

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A federal appeals court ruled in November that the Post-Gazette needed to reinstate a previous healthcare plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

He formally held the presidential seat for a few hours on the night of April 13, 2002, until Chavez was reinstated following the attempted coup.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Jones and his wife Christine, like millions of other pensioners, have seen their winter fuel payment reinstated following a government U-turn on restricting the allowance.

From BBC

The country's economy, already battered by decades of Western sanctions, was further strained after the United Nations in late September reinstated international sanctions linked to the country's nuclear programme that were lifted 10 years ago.

From Barron's

“My goal is to be reinstated,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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