Reinstate is a term that refers to the action of restoring something back to its original state or position. There are several synonyms for the word reinstate, including restore, revive, reestablish, renew and resuscitate. All of these words indicate the act of bringing something back to life or former glory. The use of the appropriate word can be very useful and helps convey the exact meaning that the speaker intends to express. For instance, renew is commonly used to refer to something that had been neglected or expired, while reestablish is used to refer to something that had been displaced or replaced. The appropriate use of these synonyms complements the use of the word reinstate and enriches the speaker's ability to express themselves.