reanimate v. + Add to list UK //ɹiːˈænɪmˌeɪt// re·an·i·mate SynonymsEtymology Synonyms animatequickenrecreaterenovaterepairreviverevivifyvivifyEtymology 1 From re- + animate (adjective).Etymology 2FRAréanimer→LA-MEDreanimō→ENreanimate From re- + animate (verb), probably after Medieval Latin reanimāre or French réanimer.