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reinstate

[ree-in-steyt] / ˌri ɪnˈsteɪt /
VERB
give back responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring back reelect reestablish reintroduce renew replace restore revive
STRONG
recall redeem rehabilitate return
WEAK
put back put in power again rehire reinvest
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy kill
WEAK
fire let go

Example Sentences

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Despite the move to reinstate the vice-president position, the future of Cameroon beyond Biya remains uncertain.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But her lawyer, Stacy Tolchin, said the record showed that the order lacked supervisory approval and was never finalized, so there was no valid removal order to reinstate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

At the time, it said it would reinstate withdrawals in the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Some executives had pushed to reinstate the filters -- which show users how cosmetic procedures would look -- to avoid losing market share amid growing competition from TikTok.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

He felt it important to do something to reinstate himself with Jake.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.