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/
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
The paramedic works hard to revive the collapsed runner on the marathon track.
RE(again) + VIVE(live) — by using a powerful spell to make the fallen king VIVE(live) RE(again), the wizard managed to completely revive him.
After barely managing to survive the freezing blizzard, the hiker drank hot tea to quickly revive his frozen body.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + viv (live, from Latin vivus) + -e (infinitive ending) = revive (to live again, restore to life)
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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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