Definitions

revive

[ri-vahyv] / rɪˈvaɪv /

VERB

start again; bring back to life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse encourage energize invigorate overcome quicken recover rejuvenate rekindle renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize strengthen

STRONG

animate awaken brighten cheer comfort console enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit please rally reanimate recondition refresh relieve rouse solace

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come around come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dissuade dull hurt kill ruin weaken

STRONG

agitate annoy deaden disturb sadden trouble upset worry

WEAK

suppress

Example Sentences

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Appeared in the February 23, 2026, print edition as 'Neil Gorsuch Tries to Revive Congress'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

This job, part of the multiyear Revive I-5 program, will continue for about six more weekends in South Seattle and Tukwila.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Meaghan Brosnan was in the US Coast Guard for 20 years before joining WildAid, which won in the "Revive our Oceans" category.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

So the nonprofit Revive & Restore is funding a project with several partners to develop a biobank pipeline.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 4, 2023

To Revive When Fainting.—Smell of camphor or aromatic spirits of ammonia.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

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