verb
reanimate
Reanimate (verb) means to give life or movement to something once more.
verb
1
To give life or movement to something once more.
2
To bring someone or something back to life or movement, or to return to life oneself.
3
To fill something or someone with fresh energy, spirit or courage.
4
(medicine) To get someone's heart working again after it has stopped.
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Etymology
Formed from re- and animate (verb), probably modelled on Medieval Latin reanimāre or French réanimer.
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What is the meaning of reanimate?
"reanimate" (verb) means to give life or movement to something once more.
What is another word for reanimate?
Other words for "reanimate" include repair, renovate, vivify, recreate, quicken, revive.
What is the opposite of reanimate?
The opposite of "reanimate" is kill.
What are the different meanings of reanimate?
"reanimate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To give life or movement to something once more; 2. To bring someone or something back to life or movement, or to return to life oneself; 3. To fill something or someone with fresh energy, spirit or courage.
