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reanimate

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of reanimate

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

  • the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood
Synonyms of reanimate

recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revive, revivify, rewake, rewaken
Words Related to reanimate

jump-start, kick-start

reactivate, restart

reinvent

refresh, refreshen
Near Antonyms of reanimate

extinguish, kill, quench, suppress

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