reincarnate

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reincarnate

The old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To cause to appear in a new form: To give something a new body, shape, or manifestation, often to update or repurpose it.
    • To be born again into a new body after death: In spiritual or religious contexts, to undergo rebirth, where the soul or essence takes on a new physical form in a new life.

  2. Adjective:

    • Having been reborn in a new body: Describing a soul or entity that has undergone reincarnation.
Usage and Examples

  • Verb (to cause a new form):

    • The company decided to reincarnate its classic car model with modern electric technology.
    • The artist's old sketches were reincarnated as a stunning digital mural.

  • Verb (to be reborn after death):

    • Many traditions believe that virtuous souls reincarnate into higher forms of life.
    • It is said that the wise teacher would reincarnate to continue his mission.

  • Adjective:

    • In the story, the reincarnate prince had memories of his past life.Note: The adjectival use is less common than the verbal use.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • The verb is often used in a figurative, non-religious sense to describe the revival or transformation of ideas, products, or styles.
  • In religious or philosophical contexts, it is a central concept in doctrines like Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • Grammatical Note: It can be used transitively (to reincarnate something/someone) or intransitively (to reincarnate).
Variants and Related Words
  • Reincarnation (noun): The process or instance of being reincarnated.
    • The concept of reincarnation is central to her beliefs.
  • Reincarnated (adjective/participle): Having undergone reincarnation.
    • The reincarnated spirit sought its family.
Synonyms
  • Transmigrate (verb): (Especially of the soul) to pass into a different body after death.
  • Reborn (adjective): Born again, revitalized.
  • Revive (verb): To restore to life or consciousness; to give new strength or energy to (often used figuratively).
  • Metamorphose (verb): To change completely in form or nature.
Antonyms
  • Perish (verb): To die or be destroyed completely.
  • Extinguish (verb): To put an end to; to destroy.
  • Terminate (verb): To bring to an end.
Idioms and Phrases
  • To be the reincarnation of someone: To be considered as the rebirth of a particular person from the past.
    • Fans claimed the new singer was the reincarnation of the legendary star.
  • A reincarnation of an idea: A modern version or revival of an old concept.
    • The new policy is just a reincarnation of the failed plan from the 1980s.
reincarnate

The old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market.

Adjective
  1. having a new body
Verb
  1. cause to appear in a new form
    • the old product was reincarnated to appeal to a younger market
  2. be born anew in another body after death
    • Hindus believe that we transmigrate

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