revive
rɪˈvaɪv
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Definition of revive - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
medicaltr.restore to life or consciousnesstr.
  • Paramedics worked to revive the unconscious man..
resuscitate revitalize
2.
restorationtr./intr.restore to a previous condition or statetr./intr.
  • Efforts were made to revive the old theater.
rejuvenate renew restore
3.
popularitytr.bring back into use or popularitytr.
  • The fashion designer revived the 80s style.
reinvigorate resuscitate
4.
theatertr.RareUKmake a new production of a playtr.RareUK
  • The director decided to revive the classic play.
reproduce
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Expressions with revive

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make someone feel better or more energetic
A hot shower revived his spirits after the exhausting match.
make someone feel happier or more hopeful again
Her kind words revived his spirits after the bad news.
make someone remember past events
The smell of the ocean revived old memories of childhood vacations.
make someone feel happy or hopeful again
The music helped revive spirits after the long day.
restore something that is inactive
The scientist aimed to revive the dead project with new funding.

Origin of revive

Latin, re- (again) + vivere (to live)

Terms with revive included in their meaning

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life saving
revive someone from death or unconsciousness
renewal
revive or renew something old
revive
cause someone to regain consciousness
figurative
revive something that has lost intensity
revive
bring back into use or activity
revive thought
bring back a forgotten thought
revive
reactivate or bring back to life
emotion
revive interest or emotions that were dormant

Examples of revive in a sentence

  • The lifeguard's quick actions helped revive the drowning swimmer.
  • The team worked hard to revive the struggling project.
  • She managed to revive the dying plant with care.
  • The campaign aims to revive interest in local crafts.
  • They plan to revive the old festival traditions.
  • They plan to revive the musical next season.

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  1. French:ranimer, réactiver, ...
  2. German:wiederbeleben, restaurieren, ...
  3. Italian:rianimare, rivitalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:revivir, restaurar, ...
  5. Portuguese:reanimar, reviver, ...
  6. Chinese:复活, 恢复, ...
  7. Japanese:生き返らせる, 復活させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أنعش, رَمَّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַחֲיוֹת, לְהַעֲלוֹת מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:оживить, восстановить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оживити, відновити, ...
  12. Hindi:होश में लाना, पुनर्स्थापित करना, ...
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