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reinstate

reins·tate

UK/ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ US/ˌriɪˈnsteɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

restore to the previous state or rank

2.

bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

  • “restore law and order”
  • “reestablish peace in the region”
  • “restore the emperor to the throne”
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Origin

From re- + instate.

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