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reestablish
What does reestablish mean?
reestablish (verb): to restore to a previously operational state.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use reestablish in a sentence?
- Reestablish peace in the region. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does reestablish come from?
From re- + establish.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of reestablish?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “reestablish” mean?
to resist or endure (something) successfully
Not quite: that's what withstand means.
draw someone's attention away from something
Not quite: that's what distract means.
to cook (something) in an oven (for someone)
Not quite: that's what bake means.
to restore to a previously operational state
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Which word is closest in meaning to “reestablish”?
reinstate
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implement
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apologize
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highlight
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