Entry Word: revival

Function: noun

Meaning: the act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity <there was a revival of interest in the authorʼs classic horror stories after a film version of his best-known story was released>

Synonyms reanimation, rebirth, regeneration, rejuvenation, renewal, resurgence, resurrection, resuscitation, revitalization

Related Words renaissance, renascence; reactivation; rally, recovery, recuperation

Near Antonyms death, expiration, extinction