Reanimate
Verb
UK
/ˌriːˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/
US
/ˌriːˈæn.ə.meɪt/
Level: c2
Definition
To bring back to life, activity, or renewed energy.
Example
"The story reanimated his interest."
"Doctors tried to reanimate the patient immediately."
"The festival helped reanimate local traditions that had nearly disappeared."
Explanation
To reanimate means to bring something or someone back to life, activity, or movement after it has stopped. It is used literally in medicine or science, although more commonly it is used figuratively to describe bringing new energy, interest, or excitement to a person, project, tradition, or place.