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Definition of resuscitate

resuscitate

/rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
re · sus · ci · tate
Adjective:resuscitative
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Past Simple:resuscitated
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Past Participle:resuscitated
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Present Participle:resuscitating
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resuscitate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, especially by restoring breathing or heartbeat.

Example

"The paramedics worked quickly to resuscitate the swimmer on the beach."

2

To make an institution, system, or practice active, vigorous, or successful again.

Example

"The newly appointed council hopes that lower taxes will resuscitate the stagnant local economy."

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• Rhymes for resuscitate

• Nearby Words

resurrect
resurrection
resurvey
resuscitate
resuscitation
resynchronize
retackle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Latin resuscitatus, the past participle of resuscitare ('to rouse again' or 'to revive'), formed from re- ('again') and suscitare ('to raise' or 'to stir up').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resuscitate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resuscitate
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