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 Comedy Central revived it in 2008 and wrapped the show up in 2013. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 In reviving the Hal/John dynamic, Episode 7 also makes sure to distinguish Hal and the Hal-o-gram. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026 While Damn Yankees has been revived in various concert and regional productions over the years — including a 2008 Encores! — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 After several delays, including Panganiban’s pregnancy, Jadaone’s work on Sunshine, and Balbuena’s leadership role at the now defunct Anima Studios, the team is now reviving the project. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revive
  1. resurrect
  2. restore
  3. recover
  4. renew
  5. refresh
Verb
  • Madonna has spent her career borrowing, referencing, resurrecting and reinventing, but never at the expense of distinctly looking and feeling like herself.
    — Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The original idea was to resurrect their side project with Eno, which produced a single album in 1995.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of resurrect
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  • The Rebound Cream is a daily leave-in solution designed to fight frizz, restore shine and add definition, with ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and rosemary extract.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus across your domestic and career zones, highlighting the difference between being visible and feeling restored.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of restore
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  • In comparison, LaBeouf has long been open about his tumultuous childhood and has said that his father was a recovering addict, and at times abusive.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of recover
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  • The show was renewed for a 12-episode second season — four more than its first.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Under Florida law, local emergency declarations expire after seven days unless they are renewed.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of renew
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  • On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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