Definition

To perform or carry out something again, such as a law, event, or scene.

Example

The students decided to reenact the famous battle for their history project.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the play last night?

Yeah, it was great! I loved how they reenacted the classic scenes.

I thought the actors did a fantastic job; they really brought the story to life.

Absolutely! It made me want to reenact some of those scenes with my friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reenact → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "enact" (from Latin "enactare", meaning to put into effect or establish). The word "reenact" means to put something into effect again, often referring to a performance or representation of a past event.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') that has been 'put into effect' ('enact'). This helps you remember that 'reenact' means to perform or establish something again.

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