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reanimate

1 of 1verb
/riˈænɪmeɪt/
Forms:reanimates,reanimating,reanimated,reanimated
1

to bring something back to life

transitive
  • The scientist attempted to reanimate the dead tissue in his laboratory experiment.
  • In horror movies, mad scientists often try to reanimate corpses with disastrous results.
  • The old puppet was reanimated with new strings and paint for the puppet show.
  • Using advanced medical techniques, doctors were able to reanimate the patient after a brief period of clinical death.
  • The ancient spell was said to have the power to reanimate the spirits of the dead.