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resuscitate

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Verb — To bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death.

How to use resuscitate

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resuscitate a patient attempt to resuscitate

Etymology

From Latin resuscitare, "to rouse again," from re- + sub- + citare ("to summon").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resuscitate” mean?

The word “resuscitate” means to bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death. In plain terms, to revive someone or something from the brink of death or failure.

How do you pronounce “resuscitate”?

“Resuscitate” is pronounced rih-SUH-sih-tayt (/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “resuscitate” in a sentence?

Here is “resuscitate” used in a sentence: “Paramedics managed to resuscitate the patient at the scene.”

What part of speech is “resuscitate”?

“Resuscitate” is a verb.

Where does the word “resuscitate” come from?

The word “resuscitate” comes from Latin. From Latin resuscitare, "to rouse again," from re- + sub- + citare ("to summon").

How many meanings does “resuscitate” have?

“Resuscitate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring someone back to consciousness or revive them from apparent death.

Related words

nonresuscitable nonresuscitation nonresuscitative resuscitable resuscitation resuscitative unresuscitable unresuscitated unresuscitating unresuscitative

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