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 Meanwhile, junior quarterback Marion Persich is trying to revive the Morris mystique, and the undefeated Warriors’ most competitive game was a 17-point win over Simeon. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Set the scene Asheville today is where hipster grunge meets Blue Ridge beauty, where a (post-Helene) revived River Arts District, famed for its galleries and craft breweries, celebrates edgy creativity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Theiss was deceased when he was brought in, while Horvat died after doctors tried to revive him. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026 The dispute also revives a bitter rivalry with Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon, who defeated Andreatta in the June primary. — Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 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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  • Back in July, a federal appeals court resurrected more than 500 lawsuits that alleged prenatal Tylenol use contributed to autism or ADHD in children, citing improper exclusion of expert testimony.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This fascinating riff on a cyber-noir ghost story is set in 3025, where the dead can be resurrected as holographic specters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of resurrect
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  • The strange discovery was made earlier this month at the Historic Hayes Farm in Edenton, where restoration specialist Andrew Ownbey is restoring key parts of the 194-acre farming complex.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged an investigation and improvements to restore trust in the system that carried some 45 million travelers last year, including millions of tourists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of restore
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  • Heat triggers shape recovery The technology uses shape-memory polymers (SMPs), materials that can be programmed into a temporary shape and recover their original form when heated.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Nick Poulos fumbled on fourth down, and Malcolm McCain recovered.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of recover
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  • Black voters delivered Democrats a series of shocking victories in last week’s midterm elections, renewing debate that the path to the White House in 2028 could run through the South.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Prison reform advocates renewed calls for the city to shut down Rikers Island in the wake of Medero Curet’s death.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of renew
Verb
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Revive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revive. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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