revive
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verb \ri-ˈvīv\re·vivedre·viv·ing
Definition of REVIVE
intransitive verb
: to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again
transitive verb
1
: to restore to consciousness or life
2
: to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state : bring back
3
: to renew in the mind or memory
— re·viv·able \-ˈvī-və-bəl\ adjective
— re·viv·er noun
See Examples of REVIVE
- The success of the movie has revived her career.
- The government is trying to revive the economy.
- Our spirits were revived by his enthusiasm.
- The store's business is beginning to revive.
- The family is trying to revive an old custom.
- He has decided to revive Molière's Tartuffe.
Origin of REVIVE
Middle English, from Anglo-French revivre, from Latin revivere to live again, from re- + vivere to live — more at quick
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to REVIVE
- Synonyms
- reanimate, recharge, regenerate, rejuvenate, rekindle, renew, resurrect, resuscitate, revitalize, revivify, rewake, rewaken
re·vive
verb \ri-ˈvīv\ (Medical Dictionary)re·vived; re·viv·ing
Medical Definition of REVIVE
intransitive verb
: to return to consciousness or life
transitive verb
1
: to restore to consciousness or life
2
: to restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
—re·viv·able \-ˈvī-və-bəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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