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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He boasted of “enormous progress” in reviving a business that is now effectively under U.S. management.

From Los Angeles Times

"She represents a kind of originality that could help revive that slightly stale franchise," says Burrell.

From BBC

England will try to revive their title challenge at home to Ireland a week on Saturday.

From Barron's

England will try to revive their bid for a first Six Nations title since 2020 at home to Ireland next weekend.

From Barron's

The travel has also revived a recurring question from critics and watchdog groups: Who pays for those trips?

From Los Angeles Times