revive
verb/rɪˈvaɪv/
Frequency rank: #6,217 most common English word
Meaning
to bring back to life, consciousness, or activity after a period of decline or inactivity.
Example sentence
The doctors worked hard to revive the patient after he collapsed on the street.
Synonyms & related words
- resuscitate
- restore
- recover
- reawaken
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