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Definition revive in American English

revive verb

verb
/rɪˈvaɪv/
1

to make someone become conscious or alive again

Example

Attempts to revive him failed, and he died soon afterward.

Synonyms and related words
recover survive respond
1.1

to become conscious or alive again

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recover survive respond
2

to become, or to make something become, active, successful, or popular again

Example

Jenkins certainly has the ability to revive Australian women's tennis.

Example

The railroad revived the flagging fortunes of the town.

Synonyms and related words
catch on boom come in
3

to perform something such as a play that has not been performed recently

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amuse appear compère
4

to experience a feeling or memory again

Example

They enjoyed their chats as they revived memories of their youth.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
5

to make someone feel better, or to start feeling better

Example

I need a cup of tea to revive me!

Example

It's amazing what a five-star hotel can do to revive your spirits.

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recover survive respond
6

if you revive a plant, or if it revives, it starts to look fresh and healthy again

Synonyms and related words
aerate bed out bonsai
Definition revive in American English