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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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China needs a stable global economy as it is heavily reliant on selling goods around the world as it tries to revive an ailing domestic economy.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The CEO, a Nike veteran who came out of retirement to take the top job in October 2024, has called China “the longest road ahead” in the company’s efforts to revive growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

His party is pledging to scrap parking charges in town centres in a bid to revive high streets.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

However, analysts are still trying to decide whether a shift toward operational leanness will revive the videogame software maker’s struggling stock, which has cratered more than 60% this year.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

I wish there were a prayer to ask for another small miracle, a small light to revive the friendship Sara felt for me.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.