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reenact

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for reenact, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To bring a law or rule into force again.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

act out

How to use reenact

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

reenact a battle reenact a scene reenact a law

Etymology

From re- ("again") plus 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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