reincarnate
2 synonyms for reincarnate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To be reborn in a new body after death, or to cause this to happen.
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.
How to use reincarnate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
reincarnate as
believe in reincarnation
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus incarnate, "made flesh," from Latin caro/carnis ("flesh") — the same root as carnival and carnivore.
Full origin of reincarnate →Frequently asked questions
What does “reincarnate” mean?
The word “reincarnate” means to be reborn in a new body after death, or to cause this to happen. In plain terms, to come back to life in a different body.
How do you use “reincarnate” in a sentence?
Here is “reincarnate” used in a sentence: “Some traditions teach that the soul reincarnates many times before reaching enlightenment.”
What part of speech is “reincarnate”?
“Reincarnate” is a verb.
Where does the word “reincarnate” come from?
The word “reincarnate” comes from Latin. From re- ("again") plus incarnate, "made flesh," from Latin caro/carnis ("flesh") — the same root as carnival and carnivore.
