Meaning & use
reanimate
To bring something back to life or restore it to an active, functioning state.
See it in a sentence
In the story, a scientist tries to reanimate the dead using electricity and forbidden science.
The new manager reanimated the struggling department with fresh ideas and funding.
A note on using this word
Used both literally, in fiction or biology, and figuratively, for reviving a failing project, team, or economy.
Words with a similar meaning
reviveresurrect
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