revive

verb

ri-ˈvīv How to pronounce revive (audio)
Definition of revivenext
1
as in to resurrect
to bring back to life, practice, or activity an effort to revive the once-common custom of celebrating May 1 as a springtime festival of games and dances

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2
as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor around mid-morning, I usually need to revive myself with a cup of strong coffee

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3
as in to recover
to gain consciousness again the patient eventually revived and was able to give us her name and address

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Recent Examples of revive Mayfield revived his career in Tampa Bay after replacing Tom Brady in 2023. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 The United Kingdom, a longtime ally of Israel, recognized Palestinian statehood last year in an attempt to revive dwindling efforts to achieve a two-state solution. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Jewish merchants, originally from Spain and Portugal, were invited to make the Ghetto their home and, in doing so, help revive Venice’s flagging commerce with the Levant. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Deep-Clean The Countertops Cleaning can go a long way in reviving tired laminate countertops. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
  1. resurrect
  2. restore
  3. recover
  4. renew
  5. refresh
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  • Smith was flat-out bad last season after playing good ball and resurrecting his career in Seattle.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Now, after years of fits, false starts and attempts to resurrect the badge, Bultaco is back in the motorcycle conversation once again.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrect
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  • The challenge is backed by Alliance Defending Freedom, which represents Louisiana and wants the Food and Drug Administration to restore in-person requirements for the dispensing of mifepristone.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Then on Wednesday, Justice Flávio Dino overruled his colleague and restored the two senior police officials to their posts.
    — MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of restore
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  • But officials did not prioritize reusability in Vulcan’s design, with no plans to reuse the rocket’s booster stage and only tentative plans to eventually recover and reuse Vulcan’s main engines.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The 49ers recovered, kicked a field goal and the Rams’ last real chance for a comeback was snuffed out.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of recover
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  • Spotify’s deal, which includes naming rights for the Camp Nou, was renewed in October 2025 for a further four seasons.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The move in Treasury yields was driven mostly by the soaring price of energy, which has renewed fears of an inflation crisis.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of renew
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  • What better way to feel refreshed than by singing and dancing to your favorite songs?
    — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Home Depot Patio Furniture Labor Day Sales If your patio furniture got plenty of love this summer, take The Home Depot’s end-of-season sale as a prime opportunity to refresh ahead of next year.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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