revive — to bring back to consciousness, life, or activity; to restore to a former state
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring back to consciousness, life, or activity; to restore to a former state
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvaɪv/
Korean meaning: 되살리다, 소생시키다, 부활시키다
Korean pronunciation: 리**바이**브
Example Sentences
- The vampire needed fresh blood to revive his dating life.
- Coffee is the only thing that can revive me on Monday mornings.
- The government plans to revive the failing industry through subsidies.
revive
VERB//rɪˈvaɪv//
to bring back to consciousness, life, or activity; to restore to a former state
A doctor revives an unconscious patient using defibrillator paddles
Help will arrive to revive and keep you alive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revivere', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'vivere' (to live). The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to mean restoring life or consciousness.
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📝Examples
“The vampire needed fresh blood to revive his dating life.”
“Coffee is the only thing that can revive me on Monday mornings.”
“The government plans to revive the failing industry through subsidies.”
“The rain helped revive the drought-stricken crops.”
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