reincarnate

An incarnation refers to when an old person or thing comes back into existence in a new form. Think of it like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly - it's still the same life, but now it looks and feels different.

The word "reincarnate" is often used in spiritual contexts, where people believe that after we die, our souls can be reborn into new bodies. It's a way of explaining how someone or something can come back to life in a completely new form. You might hear it in conversations about Buddhism or other Eastern religions, but it's not just limited to those cultures - the idea of reincarnation is explored in many different contexts.

It's worth noting that "reincarnate" and its related words (like "incarnate") can also refer to a person or thing becoming embodied with new qualities or characteristics. For example, if someone becomes more confident after overcoming a challenge, you might say they're "reincarnating" themselves in some way - as if their old self is giving way to a new, improved version.