re·vive (r -v v )v. re·vived, re·viv·ing, re·vives v.tr.1. To bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate. 2. To impart new health, vigor, or spirit to. 3. To restore to use, currency, activity, or notice. 4. To restore the validity or effectiveness of. 5. To renew in the mind; recall. 6. To present (an old play, for example) again. v.intr.1. To return to life or consciousness. 2. To regain health, vigor, or good spirits. 3. To return to use, currency, or notice. 4. To return to validity, effectiveness, or operative condition.
[Middle English reviven, from Old French revivre, from Latin rev vere, to live again : re-, re- + v vere, to live; see gwei- in Indo-European roots.]
re·viv a·ble adj. re·viv er n. Synonyms: revive, restore, resuscitate, revivify These verbs mean to give renewed well-being, vitality, or strength to: rains that revive lawns; an invalid restored by fresh air; resuscitating old hopes; a celebration that revivified our spirits. |