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reincarnate

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌriːɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

KK: /riˈɪnˌkɑrnˌeɪt/

transitive verb
Definition

To make someone or something be born again in a different body or form.


Example

Many believe that a person's spirit can reincarnate into a new life after death.


Tense Forms

Past: reincarnated

Past Participle: reincarnated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to reincarnate into another life?
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s such a fascinating idea!
Sloth A
I wonder what kind of person I would be if I could reincarnate.
Sloth B
Maybe a bird so I could fly anywhere I want!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revive
restore
resurrect
Antonyms
destroy
kill
terminate
Root Explanation

Reincarnate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "incarnare" (from Latin, meaning to make flesh or embody). The word describes the process of being made flesh again or being born anew in a different body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'to make flesh' ('incarnare') — this helps you remember that reincarnate means to be born again in a new body.

Visually Confused Words
preincarnate
incarnate
unincarnate
tricarinate
recarbonate
incarnative
incardinate
uncarnate
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