Reanimate: meaning, definitions and examples

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reanimate

 

[ ˌriːˈanɪˌmeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

restore, resurrect, revive.

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Word Description / Examples
reanimate

Use this word in a medical or technical context where something is being brought back to life or consciousness. It's often used when talking about emergency medical situations.

  • The doctors worked tirelessly to reanimate the patient after his heart stopped.
resurrect

This word often carries a strong sense of bringing something back from the dead. It can be used literally in religious contexts or figuratively for ideas, practices, or trends.

  • The old myths about the hero's deeds were resurrected in popular culture.
  • In the story, a powerful spell was cast to resurrect the fallen king.
revive

This word is used in a general context where something is being brought back to a more active or lively state. It can be applied to both people and non-living things like traditions or interest.

  • They tried to revive the old festival to bring the community together.
  • After fainting, she was quickly revived with some cold water.
restore

Use this word when you want to bring something back to its original state or appearance. It's commonly used with buildings, paintings, and other objects.

  • The team worked to restore the ancient painting to its former glory.
  • They restored the old mansion, preserving its historical charm.

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

Etymology

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.