Reanimate: meaning, definitions and examples
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reanimate
[ ˌriːˈanɪˌmeɪt ]
bring back to life
To reanimate means to bring back to life or to restore life to something that was previously dead or lifeless. This term is often used in the context of science fiction or fantasy stories where characters are brought back from the dead through magical or scientific means. Reanimation can also refer to the revitalization of something that has become inactive or stagnant.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mad scientist attempted to reanimate the dead bodies in his laboratory.
- After being frozen for centuries, the ancient warrior was reanimated by a powerful spell.
- The team of doctors worked tirelessly to reanimate the patient after a sudden cardiac arrest.
Translations
Translations of the word "reanimate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reanimação
🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित करना
🇩🇪 wiederbeleben
🇮🇩 menghidupkan kembali
🇺🇦 реанімувати
🇵🇱 reanimować
🇯🇵 生き返らせる
🇫🇷 réanimer
🇪🇸 reanudar
🇹🇷 yeniden canlandırmak
🇰🇷 소생시키다
🇸🇦 إنعاش
🇨🇿 oživit
🇸🇰 oživiť
🇨🇳 复活
🇸🇮 oživiti
🇮🇸 endurvekja
🇰🇿 қайта тірілту
🇬🇪 გადარჩენა
🇦🇿 yenidən canlandırmaq
🇲🇽 reanudar
Word origin
The word 'reanimate' originated from the Latin word 're-' (again) and 'animare' (to give life). It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, primarily used in the context of restoring life to the dead. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass the idea of revitalizing or rejuvenating something that has become inactive or stagnant.
See also: animated, animation, animations, inanimate, reanimated.