English Explanatory Dictionary

reinstate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To restore to a former position or rank.
  2. To bring back into use or existence; resurrect.

Pronunciation

/ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-reinstate.wav

Word forms

reinstate reinstates reinstating reinstated

Etymology

From re- + instate.

Derived words

nonreinstated reinstatement reinstater reinstator unreinstated
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