verb
reestablish
Reestablish (verb) means to set something up again after it stopped existing. Example: “The two countries reestablished diplomatic relations after years of silence.”
verb
1
To set something up again after it stopped existing.
"The two countries reestablished diplomatic relations after years of silence."
"She worked hard to reestablish trust with her family."
How to use reestablish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo bring something back to how it was before, after it was lost or interrupted.
Common pairings
reestablish contact
reestablish trust
reestablish relations
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reestablishes
- Past tense
- reestablished
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The two countries _____ diplomatic relations after years of silence.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus establish.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for reestablish
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What does “reestablish” mean?
The word “reestablish” means to set something up again after it stopped existing. In plain terms, to bring something back to how it was before, after it was lost or interrupted.
How do you use “reestablish” in a sentence?
Here is “reestablish” used in a sentence: “The two countries reestablished diplomatic relations after years of silence.”
What part of speech is “reestablish”?
“Reestablish” is a verb.
What is the meaning of reestablish?
"reestablish" (verb) means to set something up again after it stopped existing.
