Definitions

revive

[ri-vahyv] / rɪˈvaɪv /

VERB

start again; bring back to life

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse encourage energize invigorate overcome quicken recover rejuvenate rekindle renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize strengthen

STRONG

animate awaken brighten cheer comfort console enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit please rally reanimate recondition refresh relieve rouse solace

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come around come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dissuade dull hurt kill ruin weaken

STRONG

agitate annoy deaden disturb sadden trouble upset worry

WEAK

suppress

Example Sentences

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But in the midst of all that carnage, Trump had a more anodyne idea: Someone should really revive Cats.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The vehicles being assessed here at Volkswagen’s sprawling development center belong to a coming generation of China-focused models that the automaker is betting can revive its fortunes in the world’s biggest car market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A Las Vegas-based truck-stop company is reportedly hoping to revive Primm to its former glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

There are ways to revive growth without sparking a market meltdown.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Shortly after midnight on November 2, 1969, William’s heart stopped, and Elizebeth could not revive him.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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