Synonyms of reanimate

reanimate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈa-nə-ˌmāt 

as in to revive

to bring back to life, practice, or activity

the new multiplex has begun to reanimate the shabby neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revive
• resurrect
• renew
• resuscitate
• revivify
• rekindle
• revitalize
• rejuvenate
• regenerate
• restart
• recharge
• reactivate
• rewake
• rewaken
• jump-start
• kick-start
• reinvent
• refresh
• refreshen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• suppress
• extinguish
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reanimate

At the same time, authoritarian regimes across the region, including Iran, are enabled by and thrive on anti-imperial sentiments reanimated by America’s direct and indirect military power. — Mehrnoush Soroush, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Curious Black patrons jumped into the mosh pit, feeling welcome enough to try it, while old heads were reanimated by genre nostalgia. — Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

In both, the Bride is reanimated after the Monster, and attempts are made to integrate her into proper society. — Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026

Toy Story is literally a child’s fantasy come to life, imagining a world where toys have lives of their own and reanimate whenever the kids leave the room. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025