revive

//rɪˈvaɪv//
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Verb

reviveInfinitive
revivePresent tense
revivedPast tense
revivedPast participle
revivingPresent participle
revivesThird-person singular
1

To restore to life, consciousness, or strength after being weak, unconscious, or near death.

The doctors managed to revive the patient after his heart stopped.

2

To bring back into use, activity, or popularity after a period of decline or inactivity.

The city is trying to revive the old festival.

3

To regain life, consciousness, or strength; to become active or flourishing again.

After drinking some water, she began to revive.