resuscitate
verb/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
Frequency rank: #18,430 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
Example sentence
The paramedics worked quickly to resuscitate the drowning victim on the beach.
Synonyms & related words
- revive
- restoree
- rescue
- revitalize
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