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reenact

ree-ih-nakt

Reenact (verb) means to bring a law or rule into force again. Example: “Parliament voted to reenact the expired legislation.”

verb

To bring a law or rule into force again.

"Parliament voted to reenact the expired legislation."

To act out a past event again, especially a historical one, as a performance.

"Volunteers reenact the Civil War battle every summer."

"The documentary reenacted the crime using actors."

How to use reenact

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do something again, or to perform a past event as if it were happening now.

Common pairings

reenact a battle reenact a scene reenact a law

Word forms

reenacted past tense, reenacts singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus enact.

Synonyms

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enact act out

Related words

implement enact

Rhymes for reenact

enact

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reenact” mean?

The word “reenact” means to bring a law or rule into force again. In plain terms, to do something again, or to perform a past event as if it were happening now.

How do you pronounce “reenact”?

“Reenact” is pronounced ree-ih-nakt (/ɹi.ɪnækt/ in IPA).

How do you use “reenact” in a sentence?

Here is “reenact” used in a sentence: “Parliament voted to reenact the expired legislation.”

What part of speech is “reenact”?

“Reenact” is a verb.

How many meanings does “reenact” have?

“Reenact” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring a law or rule into force again.

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