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Definition of revive

revive

/rɪˈvaɪv/
re · vive

Adjective:revivable
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Past Simple:revived
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Past Participle:revived
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Present Participle:reviving
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revive Lexical Profile

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1

To give new strength, energy, or activity to something that was declining or inactive, such as an economy, custom, or feeling.

Example

"The new infrastructure bill is expected to revive the region's struggling manufacturing sector."


2

To restore to life, consciousness, or physical strength; to return to consciousness or vitality.

Example

"The paramedics worked quickly to revive the swimmer who had been pulled from the water."


3

To stage a new production of an older play, musical, or opera.

Example

"The national theater plans to revive the classic nineteenth-century drama next autumn."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French revivre, from Late Latin revivere ('to live again'), formed from the prefix re- ('again') and vivere ('to live').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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