re·vive
(rĭ-vīv́)
[Middle English reviven, from Old French revivre, from Latin revīvere, to live again, re-, re-, + vīvere, to live.]
verb: -vived, -viv·ing, -vives.
transitive verb
- To bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate.
- To impart new health, vigor, or spirit to.
- To restore to use, currency, activity, or notice.
- To restore the validity or effectiveness of.
- To renew in the mind; recall.
- To present (an old play, for example) again.
intransitive verb
- To return to life or consciousness.
- To regain health, vigor, or good spirits.
- To return to use, currency, or notice.
- To return to validity, effectiveness, or operative condition.
derivatives
- re·viv́a·ble
- adjective
- re·viv́er
- noun
synonyms:
revive, restore, resuscitate, revivify These verbs mean to give renewed well-being, vitality, or strength to: rains that revive lawns; an invalid restored by fresh air; resuscitating old hopes; a celebration that revivified our spirits.
