reanimate

/riːˈænɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to revive or restore someone or something to life or consciousness

“The new medication was able to reanimate the patient who had been in a coma for weeks.”

2. verb

to revive or restore something, such as a project or an idea, to a state of activity or use

“The team worked hard to reanimate the old factory and turn it into a thriving business.”

3. noun

the act of reviving or restoring someone or something to life or consciousness

“The reanimation of the patient was a miracle, and the doctors were overjoyed.”

Synonyms

  • reinvigorate
  • revitalize
  • revive

Antonyms

  • exterminate
  • kill