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English verb: reinstate

1. reinstate (social) restore to the previous state or rank


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)reconstruct, restore


Narrower (hyponym)rehabilitate

2. reinstate (social) bring back into original existence, use, function, or position


SamplesRestore law and order.
Reestablish peace in the region.
Restore the emperor to the throne.


Synonymsreestablish, restore


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)alter, change, modify


Narrower (hyponym)redeem









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