reenact

verb

re·​en·​act ˌrē-ə-ˈnakt How to pronounce reenact (audio)
reenacted; reenacting; reenacts

transitive verb

1
: to enact (something, such as a law) again
2
: to act or perform again
3
: to repeat the actions of (an earlier event or incident)
reenactment noun

Examples of reenact in a Sentence

The group reenacted a famous American Civil War battle.
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Dramatically reenacting the scene in the special, Foxx’s legs tremble, his eyes wide. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 Police allege that Bao and Ghez conspired and took part in the Connecticut Dining Hall in reenacting a TikTok video that was going viral on Nov. 7. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Nov. 2024 Carpenter reenacted the scene of Lizzie trying out different outfits, including a large igloo-style dress complete with hood and cuffs. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Las Posadas festivities are primarily held in the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America with participants reenacting Mary and Joseph’s journey. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reenact 

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reenact was in 1613

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“Reenact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenact. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

reenact

verb
re·​en·​act ˌrē-ə-ˈnakt How to pronounce reenact (audio)
1
: to enact again
2
: to perform again
reenactment noun

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